Adam Scott and competitors vie for Tour Championship title in Atlanta
Consensus Summary
The PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta is a high-stakes event where Adam Scott, a 46-year-old golfer and 2006 champion, remains in contention for a second title. Scott, who last won in February 2020, is tied for third at 12 under after a strong third-round 65. His 2013 Masters victory and past success in the event make him a formidable competitor. Min Woo Lee, a 28-year-old debutant, is also in the mix but has struggled after a triple-bogey seven, dropping from eight under to five under. The field is tightly packed, with Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard leading at 15 under, while Cameron Young and Scottie Scheffler are among the top contenders. The $US10 million winner’s cheque and $US40 million total prize money add to the pressure, as players like Chris Gotterup and Collin Morikawa also vie for a share of the top spots.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Adam Scott is tied for third place at the PGA Tour Championship with a score of 12 under.
- Adam Scott is a 46-year-old golfer.
- Adam Scott won the Tour Championship 20 years ago.
- Adam Scott won the 2006 Tour Championship.
- Adam Scott won the 2013 Masters.
- Adam Scott’s last PGA Tour victory was in February 2020.
- Min Woo Lee is tied for ninth place at 9 under.
- Xander Schauffele won the Tour Championship in 2017.
- The event is held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.
- The winner’s cheque is $US10 million.
- The total prize money for the event is $US40 million.
- Scottie Scheffler is tied for third at 12 under.
- Cameron Young is tied for seventh at 10 under.
- Ryan Gerard is tied for the lead at 15 under.
- Viktor Hovland is tied for the lead at 15 under.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Adam Scott compiled a third-round score of five-under-par 65.
- Adam Scott drained 132 yards worth of putts, including near 25-footers for three of his six birdies.
- Adam Scott’s second-best putting round of the year was on Saturday (Sunday AEST).
- Rory McIlroy moved from 23rd to joint seventh with a round of 63.
- Ludvig Aberg is tied for third at 12 under with a score of 65.
- Chris Gotterup is tied for third at 12 under with a score of 67.
- Russell Henley, Jacob Bridgeman, and Sam Burns are all at 9 under.
- Adam Scott carded a second-round score of three-under-par 67.
- Min Woo Lee slipped from eight under to five under after a triple-bogey seven on the par-4 fifth hole.
- Cameron Young fired the day’s low round with a 62, moving from last to fifth place.
- Scottie Scheffler is at eight under after rounds of 65 and 67.
- Collin Morikawa is tied for fifth at nine under after a second-round 67.
- Jacob Bridgeman is tied 15th at five under after dropping a shot on the par-five 18th.
Where the reporting differs
Details that conflict, or appear in only some outlets:
- ABC states Adam Scott is tied for third at 12 under, while THEWEST does not mention his exact position but notes he is tied for seventh after round two.
- ABC says Scottie Scheffler is tied for third at 12 under, but THEWEST states he is at eight under after two rounds.
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