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Scottie Scheffler shoots 65, sits three shots back at Tour Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:56 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Scottie Scheffler shoots 65, sits three shots back at Tour Championship

Summary

Scottie Scheffler opened the Tour Championship at East Lake with a five-under par 65 on Thursday. After a bogey-free round, he is positioned three shots behind leader Min Woo Lee. Scheffler, who faced difficulties at the previous week's BMW Championship due to health issues, expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting his strong ball striking and approach play. With 54 holes remaining, Scheffler aims for a strong finish to his 2026 PGA Tour season.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler shoots a bogey-free 65 in round one.
•He trails leader Min Woo Lee by three shots.
•His round featured solid strokes gained in multiple areas.
•Scheffler aims to secure a win after recent health issues.
•The tournament is ongoing with 54 holes left to play.

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10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler admits how he really feels about his game after shooting 65 on day one at East Lake

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Scottie Scheffler got off to a very solid start at the Tour Championship on Thursday, shooting a round of five-under par 65. Scheffler didn’t make a single bogey on day one at East Lake, and is sitting three shots back of the leader, Min Woo Lee, with 54 holes left to play.
— Yahoo Sports

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