Hovland surges to a 1-shot lead at Tour Championship with cast of challengers lined up behind him
Summary
Viktor Hovland took the lead by one stroke at the Tour Championship after shooting a 5-under 65 in the third round. Several other players, including Ryan Gerard and Scottie Scheffler, are close behind as they prepare for the final round at East Lake.Key Facts
- Viktor Hovland finished six consecutive putts from 7 feet or longer to shoot 5-under 65.
- Hovland leads at 15-under 195, one shot ahead of Ryan Gerard, who had a bogey-free 66.
- Scottie Scheffler and Chris Gotterup are three shots behind Hovland at 12-under 198.
- Adam Scott and Ludvig Aberg also shot 65 and are near the leaders, seeking their first wins this year.
- Rory McIlroy scored a 63 and is five shots behind the leader despite two bogeys.
- The winner of the tournament will earn $10 million and the FedEx Cup title.
- The FedEx Cup win grants a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
- Hovland previously won the FedEx Cup in 2023 by dominating the postseason events.
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