League: PGA Tour Sport: Golf Country: United States Category: Playoffs

Min Woo Lee leads Tour Championship after strong opening round

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Min Woo Lee leads Tour Championship after strong opening round

Summary

Min Woo Lee holds a two-shot lead at the PGA Tour's Tour Championship after a bogey-free round of 62 at East Lake Golf Club. Lee's strong performance included eight birdies, positioning him ahead of Chris Gotterup, Viktor Hovland, and Collin Morikawa. Scottie Scheffler is three strokes behind, finishing with a 65. Rory McIlroy opened with a mixed round of 68, sitting tied for 20th, as he aims for a record-extending fourth FedExCup title. The event is ongoing, with players looking to improve their standings in the tournament.

Source Links

Sky Sports

Key Details

•Lee recorded eight birdies in his opening round.
•Scheffler finished with a birdie-birdie closing stretch.
•McIlroy is tied for 20th after carding three bogeys.
•Preferred lies were used due to overnight rain.
•The tournament continues with live coverage available.

What they're saying

"
Min Woo Lee raced into the early lead at the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship, as Rory McIlroy made a mixed start to his bid for FedExCup glory.
— Sky Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

PGA Tour Golf