Russell Henley Birdies are his way to the early Tour Championship lead on Scheffler

Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler Shine at Tour Championship

Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler put on a show at the Tour Championship, taking advantage of the soft conditions at East Lake to jump to the top of the leaderboard. Henley’s hot putter and Scheffler’s precision off the tee led to impressive rounds that have them in prime position heading into the weekend.

Henley finished his round with a flurry, making six birdies on his last seven holes, including three putts from over 40 feet. His stellar play earned him a two-shot lead over the world’s number one player. Meanwhile, Scheffler continued his strong play from last week with a bogey-free 63, highlighted by a 25-foot par save on the 16th hole.

The excitement didn’t stop there, as Rory McIlroy provided some fireworks of his own with a miraculous bunker shot on the 18th hole that led to an unlikely birdie. The leaderboard was filled with red numbers, showcasing the low scores that were possible on the softened course.

The soft conditions at East Lake allowed players to lift, clean, and place their golf balls, leading to some impressive putting performances. Henley, in particular, took advantage of the softer greens, draining over 200 feet of putts during his round.

While Henley and Scheffler stole the show, other players like Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Patrick Cantlay are also in the mix. These players are on the outside looking in for Ryder Cup qualification and will need strong performances to impress the captain and earn a spot on the team.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Henley and Scheffler to see if they can maintain their momentum and secure victory at the Tour Championship. With the top 30 players vying for a piece of the $40 million purse, the competition is sure to heat up as the weekend unfolds.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Tour Championship as the world’s best golfers battle it out for supremacy at East Lake.