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Russell Henley Fires 61 To Lead Tour Championship As New Format Debuts

Heavy rain forced preferred lies and earlier Friday starts at East Lake.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 21: Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the first round of the TOUR Championship 2025 at East Lake Golf Club on August 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The PGA Tour scrapped starting strokes for 2025, restoring a 72-hole stroke-play finale with all 30 players beginning at even par.
  • Course setup was tightened to promote risk‑reward and scores closer to par, but soft conditions with lift, clean and place produced 22 under‑par rounds in the opener.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler posted a bogey‑free 63 to trail by two, with Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood and Robert MacIntyre one shot further back.
  • Second-round tee times were moved up due to forecasted storms, with the Henley‑Scheffler pairing slated for 10:44am ET.
  • East Lake’s hosting agreement runs through 2027, and reporting suggests the season finale could relocate or rotate in future based on sponsor and investor interests.