Tommy Fleetwood just dropped the hammer. The Englishman fired a blistering 7-under 63 on Friday at East Lake, vaulting into a share of the lead at the Tour Championship with American Russell Henley. Both now sit at 13-under par heading into a high-stakes weekend that could decide the fate of the $10 million FedEx Cup title.
Fleetwood, 34, came out swinging—just one bogey on the card—and suddenly finds himself tied with Tiger Woods for the second-lowest 36-hole score in tournament history. That’s no small feat, and it’s coming at a time when Fleetwood desperately needs a breakthrough.
Let’s not forget: Fleetwood still hasn’t won on the PGA Tour. Not once. He’s collected trophies across the globe—seven of them on the DP World Tour—but when it comes to the U.S., heartbreak has become routine. Just this season alone, he coughed up a two-shot lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and let another one slip at the Travelers.
But this week? He’s right there. And if he holds on? He doesn’t just get that elusive first win—he wins it all. The trophy. The FedEx Cup. The $10 million. Talk about a fairytale ending with cash to match.
“I’m just scoring well at the moment,” Fleetwood said, brushing off the pressure like a man with unfinished business.
Meanwhile, Henley refuses to blink. After torching East Lake for a 61 in Round 1, the 36-year-old backed it up with a 66, finishing strong with birdies on the final two holes. He’s got five PGA Tour wins to his name—and he looks like a man ready to add a sixth.
The Field Behind Them is Loaded
Cameron Young is on fire. The 28-year-old carded a jaw-dropping 62, launching himself into solo third at 11-under. He already notched his first PGA Tour win this month—don’t be shocked if No. 2 comes in hot.
Robert MacIntyre isn’t done yet either. The Scottish lefty was crushed after his final-round meltdown at the BMW Championship last week, but he’s bounced back with a 66 to sit tied fourth at 10-under with Patrick Cantlay, who finished birdie-birdie-eagle to post his own 66.
And don’t count out World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler—even after a rocky round. He posted a rare 69, showed visible frustration throughout the day, but still sits just five shots back. His stunning approach on 18 led to a kick-in birdie and marked his 19th consecutive round in the 60s on Tour. That’s scary good.
Rory McIlroy is lurking at 7-under after a clean 67. Don’t let the quiet round fool you—he’s won this thing before. He knows how to close.
And in one of the more bizarre plotlines of the week, Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley shot a 64 to sit just behind Rory. He also still hasn’t decided whether to pick himself for Team USA. That announcement’s coming Wednesday, and you better believe the golf world will be watching.
All eyes now shift to the weekend. Fleetwood’s chasing history, Henley’s holding strong, and the stars are circling. This Tour Championship is still far from over.
