Adam Scott posts "stress-free" score surging Tour Championship hunt

Adam Scott posted the only bogey-free round on Thursday at the Tour Championship. He signed for a 5-under 66 and now sits at 8-under overall. The Aussie began the day at 3-under and picked up five strokes to sit tied for fourth.

"It was all good. I putted very nicely and felt like my swing was under control," Scott said. "It was fairly stress-free.



I didn't get in the rough too much or into a spot where I couldn't get out of. That's helpful." The newly renovated East Lake Golf Club featured plenty of firm and fast greens, but Scott felt surprised by the lower scores.

He was among 11 players to sign for a 67 or lower. "I thought it was playing tougher," he said. "I don't know if they were the easy pins they just warmed us up with today or what.

I didn't think there would be so many mid-60s scores." Scott opened his..

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