Scottie Scheffler knew that if he's going to make up a three-stroke deficit entering the final round of the Tour Championship, he needed to get off to a hot start.
So what did the world's No. 1 player do? He nearly aced the par-3 second hole.
Scheffler hit his tee shot on the 211-yard hole within inches of the cup
to nab an early birdie and move to 13 under par for the tournament. And the chase is officially on.Viktor Hovalnd held a one-stroke advantage over Ryan Gerard to start Sunday's final round, with Scheffler among four others three strokes behind.
HOW DID THIS NOT GO?! NEARLY AN ACE FOR SCOTTIE! pic.twitter.com/Pxgs2Sfnjc
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) August 30, 2026
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The Tour Championship from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta is being broadcast by CBS, with early coverage on the Golf Channel.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Scottie Scheffler nearly aces second hole at Tour Championship
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