# Golf: American Russell Henley shot a nine-under-par 61 to secure a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta. Henley’s compatriot world number one Scottie Scheffler, bidding to become the first player to successfully defend the Tour Championship title, is second at seven under. One stroke further back in a tie for third are Americans Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and British hopefuls Robert MacIntyre and Tommy Fleetwood. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is tied for eighth on four under.
Golf: American Henley leads the Tour Championship after opening round