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Min Woo Lee Leads PGA Tour Championship After Round 1

8/29/2026

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The PGA Tour hosts the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.
The tournament offers a $40 million purse, with $10 million awarded to the champion.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has already earned $23 million for winning the season points race.
Min Woo Lee leads after Round 1 with an 8-under 62.
Lee is two strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup.

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Story summary

The PGA Tour hosts the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.
The tournament offers a $40 million purse, with $10 million awarded to the champion.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has already earned $23 million for winning the season points race.
Min Woo Lee leads after Round 1 with an 8-under 62.
Lee is two strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup.