Hovland and Gerard Share Lead at Tour Championship Heading into Weekend
Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard are tied at 10 under par after the second round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta, with several other contenders within striking distance.
Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard are tied for the lead at 10 under par as the Tour Championship moves into its final weekend in Atlanta. Hovland birdied the final hole to post a four-under 66, while Gerard posted a five-under 65 after setting the clubhouse pace.
Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup share second place at nine under, and world number one Scottie Scheffler, after two early bogeys, recorded a 67 to sit two strokes behind the leaders. Cameron Young, the recent Players Championship winner, is eight under following a 62 that featured seven birdies and an eagle on the 18th hole.
England's Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick remain in contention at seven under, each posting a bogey-free 65. Rory McIlroy, tied for 23rd on three under, struggled early with a double bogey but finished with two birdies. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre posted a six-over 76 after a run of bogeys and a double bogey on the 15th.
The tournament, which offers a $10 million prize, will conclude on Sunday evening.