Scottie Scheffler remains atop the leaderboard as the 2022 Tour Championship heads into the weekend. Starting the week at 10 under with a two-stroke lead over the course, the world No. 1 has climbed to 19 under for the tournament … though his lead remains at two going into the final 36 holes East Lake Golf Club. .
Xander Schauffele is the man who has been the biggest thorn in Scheffler’s side. The Olympic gold medalist finished Friday in fantastic fashion with a stellar 63. Schauffele, a three-time winner this season, has tied for second in the standings thanks to a 36-hole 11-under total, the best of all competitors. in the countryside. Schauffele has finished no worse than T7 in his previous five Tour Championship appearances and has eyes on adding another quality result to his resume at East Lake. While the two Americans have a substantial lead over the rest of the field, if they are to slip up, both Jon Rahm and Patrick Cantlay are positioned to capitalize on their misfortunes.
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