Viktor Hovland shoots 6-under 64 at Tour Championship's Round 1

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Viktor Hovland shoots 6-under 64 at Tour Championship's Round 1

Summary

Viktor Hovland recorded a 6-under 64 during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. He sits two strokes behind leader Min Woo Lee, who shot a bogey-free 62. Hovland's performance included making several long putts and hitting 11 of 14 fairways. Having switched coaches recently, Hovland expressed his desire to adjust his game while competing under pressure. The event continues with further rounds ahead, where he aims to improve his position.

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•Hovland trails Min Woo Lee by two strokes after Round 1.
•He made five birdies despite a three-putt bogey on 17.
•Hovland hit 142 feet of putts and gained significantly on the greens.
•He recently returned to working with coach Joe Mayo.
•The Tour Championship continues with more rounds scheduled.

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11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Viktor Hovland Takes Tour Championship Lead Into Final Round
9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former FedEx Cup champ Viktor Hovland finds his groove again at East Lake

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Former Oklahoma State star Viktor Hovland takes the lead into the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake. Hovland sits at 15-under after a 5-under third round, putting him 18 holes away from capturing the FedExCup for the second time in his career.
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Viktor Hovland shot a 6-under 64 at East Lake and sits two strokes behind leader Min Woo Lee after Round 1 at the Tour Championship.
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