Scotty Scheffler Posts 65 in Atlanta, Nearing Top Spot

World No. 1 Scotty Scheffler, defending FedEx Cup champion, opened with a solid 65 that placed him level with Bhatia and just one shot behind the leader, Min Woo Lee. Scheffler, who battled a recent hand‑foot‑mouth disease, appeared fully recovered in Atlanta, avoiding any missed shots throughout his round. Veteran Tommy Fleetwood posted a 66, while BMW Championship winner Wyndham Clark carded a 67 after two late‑round birdies. Three‑time FedEx Cup winner Rory McIlroy began his title defence with a 68, navigating soft conditions caused by early rain that kept scores unusually low. All 29 players who completed the first round recorded even‑par or better scores, underscoring the challenging yet fair set‑up of the East Lake course.