Hovland surges to a 1-shot lead at Tour Championship with cast of challengers lined up behind him
ATLANTA (AP) — Viktor Hovland managed to secure a one-shot lead at the Tour Championship on Saturday, thanks to a remarkable string of consecutive putts, each 7 feet or longer. His score of 5-under 65 put him ahead of a field that included Ryan Gerard, Scottie Scheffler, Chris Gotterup, Adam Scott, Ludvig Aberg, Rory McIlroy, and Cameron Young, all seeking to clinch the coveted FedEx Cup title. The winner of the final round at East Lake stands to earn $10 million, the highest single-tournament payout in golf history.
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