Lee Leads Tour Championship After 62

Min Woo Lee shot a bogey-free 8-under 62 to take a two-shot lead at East Lake in the opening round of the Tour Championship. He played most of the round solo after J.J. Spaun withdrew with a shoulder injury. The Australian, in his first Tour Championship, matched his career best and set the pace as contenders including Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup were at six under or better. Rory McIlroy opened with a 68, six behind in a tie for 20th, as he bids to defend or reclaim the FedExCup title; World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler closed with two late birdies to sit five under in a large group. The round was played under rain-soaked conditions with preferred lies, and Lee credited his approach play and the unusual experience of leading without a partner. Debutants and veterans such as Ryan Fox and Adam Scott also pressed for position, underscoring the depth and drama of the season-ending event, which resets the FedExCup race with the winner earning the Cup under the current format.