Hovland takes solo lead as McIlroy surges at Tour Championship
Viktor Hovland opened a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour Championship on Saturday as Rory McIlroy surged back into contention in the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.- 'A lot better' - Meanwhile, McIlroy stormed back into contention with a whopping nine birdies.
NORWEGIAN golfer Viktor Hovland took a one-shot lead at the Tour Championship on Saturday, edging out Ryan Gerard by a stroke. The 2023 champion shot a final round of 15-under par, surpassing Gerard's two-stroke advantage. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy surged back into contention with a seven-under-par 63, matching the day's lowest score. The event, marked by King Harald's passing, also saw Scottie Scheffler, Scott, Ludvig Aberg, and Chris Gotterup tied at 12-under par.
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