ATLANTA — Xander Schauffele had a 6-under 64 for the best opening round at East Lake by two shots. It was only worth a share of the lead Thursday in a Tour Championship in which 30 players were given a head start based on their position in the FedEx Cup.
Justin Thomas, who started at 10 under par and with a two-shot lead as the No. 1 seed in the FedEx Cup, hit a pitching wedge into the water for double-bogey and twice missed 3-foot putts in his round of 70. Instead of being six shots behind, he goes into the second round tied.
Brooks Koepka birdied three of his last four holes for a 67 and joined them at 10 under.
The score to par is all that matters in deciding who wins the FedEx Cup and the $15 million prize.
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