Listen "EAST LAKE ERUPTION - August 23rd, 2025"
Episode Synopsis
On August 23rd, 2025, the second round of the TOUR Championship saw a complete leaderboard reshuffle, with Tommy Fleetwood and Russell Henley taking a co-lead at thirteen under as the massive overnight lead vanished.TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: THE LEAD VANISHESThe nine-shot lead at East Lake is gone. Tommy Fleetwood's blistering seven-under 63 and Russell Henley's steady 66 have them tied at the top, setting up a dramatic weekend showdown for the FedExCup."I just love the buzz when I am in contention." - Tommy Fleetwood on his chase for a first PGA Tour win.Henley's day started with a bit of magic, holing out from a greenside bunker on the very first hole for an unlikely birdie.THE RYDER CUP AUDITIONThe pressure is on for a spot on the U.S. team. Cameron Young made the loudest statement, firing a back-nine 29 en route to an eight-under 62 to vault into solo third place."My goals were to win the TOUR Championship and make the Ryder Cup team." - Cameron Young.The day's most viral moment belonged to Keegan Bradley, whose putt on 15 stopped on the edge before inexplicably dropping in, a moment commentators called "the most unbelievable thing I've seen."SCHEFFLER'S STREAK SURVIVESWorld No. 1 Scottie Scheffler battled his game all day, showing visible frustration but grinding out a one-under 69. His incredible streak of rounds in the 60s was in jeopardy until the very end.With a dramatic par save on 17 and a birdie on 18, Scheffler extended his streak to 19 consecutive rounds in the 60s.His closing birdie came from what was described as "the worst lie seen all week," showcasing his elite resilience under pressure.Quick HitsCantlay's wild birdie-birdie-eagle finish • Lowry's emotional Ryder Cup points reveal • A wide-open weekend awaits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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