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Tour Championship: Min Woo Lee leads with Tommy Fleetwood in contention

Min Woo Lee’s career‑low 62 propels him to the Tour Championship lead, igniting a $10 million chase.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 00:26 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Yahoo Sports · Golf Channel · PGA Tour · ESPN · BBC.

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The story so far

Min Woo Lee recorded a 62 in the opening round of the Tour Championship at East Lake, matching his career‑low and propelling him into the lead. The low round gave him a two‑shot advantage, a fact noted by ESPN, and marked his debut at the event, according to the Golf Channel. His score placed him ahead of the nearest known challenger, while Tommy Fleetwood is cited as still in contention.

Lee’s surge coincides with his recent use of YouTube for swing analysis and the adoption of new irons, a detail highlighted by Yahoo Sports while noting the $10 million prize pool. Coverage frames the championship as a form‑shaping event ahead of the Presidents Cup, underscoring its wider significance. At present, Lee remains two strokes clear of the nearest challenger, with Fleetwood listed among the contenders still in contention, per BBC reporting.

The leaderboard reflects Lee’s lead, and the final rounds will decide how the $10 million purse is allocated. The tournament continues through the weekend, with spectators watching the chase for the prize as the field narrows.

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The obvious questions

Who is leading the Tour Championship?

Min Woo Lee is in first place.

What score did Min Woo Lee shoot to take the lead?

He shot a 62, tying his career‑low.

What is the prize pool for the event?

The tournament offers a $10 million purse.

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Min Woo Lee Tour Championship East Lake Tommy Fleetwood PGA Tour

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