Min Woo Lee shoots 62 in Tour Championship debut at East Lake
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Min Woo Lee tied his career low with an 8-under 62 during the opening round of the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Playing by himself after J.J. Spaun withdrew with an injury, Lee took the clubhouse lead while other debutants like Ryan Fox and Ryan Gerard also performed well. Fox carded a 4-under 66, including a hole-out eagle, while Gerard recorded a 5-under 65, tying for third. Experienced players like Adam Scott and Viktor Hovland are also in contention, finishing the day with 66 and 64, respectively. The first round is still in progress, with Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick finishing their rounds.
- •Min Woo Lee leads the Tour Championship with an 8-under 62.
- •Ryan Fox follows with a 4-under 66 after an eagle on the third hole.
- •Ryan Gerard is tied for third with a 5-under 65.
- •Adam Scott and Viktor Hovland finish with 66 and 64, respectively.
- •The first round is ongoing, with Scheffler and Fitzpatrick having five holes left.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Min Woo Lee made a change ahead of the Tour Championship which his team were ‘very hesitant about’
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tour Championship: Min Woo Lee ties career-low with 62 in East Lake debut
"Min Woo Lee is in pole position at the Tour Championship after one round at East Lake. The Australian shot a flawless round of eight-under par 62 on Thursday and leads by two from Viktor Hovland heading into day two.
"Tour Championship debutants Min Woo Lee and Ryan Fox made noise during Thursday's opening round in Atlanta, where East Lake veterans Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott also emerged as early contenders.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:05 PMMin Woo Lee made a change ahead of the Tour Championship which his team were ‘very hesitant about’
Min Woo Lee is in pole position at the Tour Championship after one round at East Lake. The Australian shot a flawless round of eight-under par 62 on Thursday and leads by two from Viktor Hovland heading into day two.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:48 PM2026 Tour Championship: Min Woo Lee ties career-low with 62 in East Lake debut
Tour Championship debutants Min Woo Lee and Ryan Fox made noise during Thursday's opening round in Atlanta, where East Lake veterans Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott also emerged as early contenders.
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