Scheffler is five clear of Xander Schauffele and six ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick; Rory McIlroy cards an eagle and eight birdies in eventful opening-round 67 – watch the second round live on Friday from 5.30pm on Sky Sports Golf
By Ali Stafford
Last Updated: 25/08/22 11:30pm
Scottie Scheffler bolstered his hopes of FedExCup victory by extending his lead at the Tour Championship, as Rory McIlroy battled back from a nightmare start at East Lake.
Scheffler began the PGA Tour season finale on 10 under and with a two-stroke advantage over his closest challenger, only to pull further clear of the 29-man field by mixing an eagle and four birdies with a lone bogey to post a five-under 65.
The reigning Masters champion birdied his last three holes to move to 15 under and further clear of closest challenger Xander Schauffele, who posted an opening-round 66, with England’s Matt Fitzpatrick in third after opening with a bogey-free 64.
Defending FedExCup champion Patrick Cantlay sits in tied-fourth, while Rory McIlroy recovered from being four over after two holes of his round to close a brilliant 67 and jump into a share of sixth place.
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