Hovland in tie for lead at Tour Championship
Source: BBC Sport ↗ (cross-verified by 3 outlets — full list below)
Norwegian star Viktor Hovland and American rookie Ryan Gerard share the top spot at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, both sitting ten under par after the second round. Hovland secured his position with a decisive birdie on the final hole, posting a four‑under 66, while Gerard had earlier set the clubhouse benchmark with a five‑under 65. The round featured dramatic moments, including Gerard’s spectacular 78‑foot birdie putt that rolled the length of the seventh green, and Hovland’s continued putting prowess that helped him stay ahead in the season‑ending event.
Trailing the leaders, world number one Scottie Scheffler recovered from early bogeys to card a 67, leaving him just two strokes back at eight under. Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup sit jointly in second place at nine under, and Cameron Young, fresh from his Players Championship victory, posted an impressive 62 with seven birdies and an eagle on the 18th, also landing at eight under. England’s Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick remain in contention, each three strokes behind at seven under, with Rose delivering a flawless bogey‑free 65. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy’s round turned sour after a promising start; a missed green and subsequent chip failures on the third hole led to a double bogey, and despite two late birdies he finished tied for 23rd at three under, needing a strong Saturday to climb the leaderboard.
Other notable performances included Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, who struggled after the turn, racking up three consecutive bogeys, a double bogey on the 15th, and ultimately a six‑over 76, making him one of only three players to finish the round over par alongside Min Woo Lee and Xander Schauffele. Jacob Bridgeman added a quirky anecdote by hitting a tee shot that landed inside a pizza stall, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the tournament. The $10 million prize purse remains within reach for the leaders as they prepare for the final round on Sunday, where the battle for the FedEx Cup and the championship title will intensify.
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