Scottie Scheffler Leads Tour Championship in Atlanta

The 2024 Tour Championship begins at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, with Scottie Scheffler starting at 10 under par due to his leading position in the FedEx Cup standings, two strokes ahead of Xander Schauffele at 8 under. Scheffler, who has won six tournaments this season including The Masters, sees this as his best chance to claim the FedExCup title, despite historical challenges faced by leaders in this tournament format. The Tour Championship employs a staggered scoring system, which has been criticized for not accurately reflecting season-long performance, as evidenced by past FedEx leaders often finishing outside the top spots. Despite his strong position, Scheffler has expressed frustration with the format, labeling it 'silly' and noting that it distorts the competitive nature of the playoffs. With Viktor Hovland as the defending champion, scrutiny will also fall on the betting odds surrounding the event, where Scheffler is favored to win. The tournament runs from August 29 to September 1, concluding the PGA Tour playoffs.