Fleetwood and Henley share the 36-hole lead at 13 under as the 2025 Tour Championship heads into moving day at East Lake, where a rain-softened course has produced low scores through the first two days. To avoid a forecasted downpour, officials moved tee times up on Friday to finish the round before more rain, setting up Saturday’s third round on a normal schedule for the 30-player field.
With nearly a full day to regroup after the second round, players will return to the course Saturday with the aim of seizing the season-long crown and the $10 million prize awarded to the FedEx Cup winner. Fleetwood and Henley will play in the final pairing at 3:00 p.m. ET, each hoping to lock up his first PGA Tour victory. They’re followed by a marquee group two pairs ahead: Patrick Cantlay and Scottie Scheffler at 2:38 p.m., continuing what promises to be a high-stakes late-afternoon chase.
Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns are also in contention, slated to go off at 2:16 p.m. ET as they look to climb closer to the leaders on moving day in Atlanta. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley is in the mix as well, paired at 1:49 p.m. with Justin Thomas. Bradley, whose picks for the U.S. team are due next Wednesday, has admitted the looming decision has made it tough to stay focused on his own game, even as he fired a 64 in the second round.
The article lays out all 15 third-round pairings for Saturday, with CBS Sports’ Tour Championship leaderboard providing live updates, highlights, and more as the field attempts to navigate moving day at East Lake.
What to watch for
– Fleetwood and Henley in the final group; a first PGA Tour win for Fleetwood remains the target as he seeks to close out the week strong.
– Scheffler’s pursuit of more earnings this season, paired with Cantlay, in a position to pressure the leaders down the stretch.
– Bradley’s Ryder Cup captaincy angle adds an extra layer of intrigue as picks loom next week, even as he vies for a strong finish.
Additional note
– The Tour Championship’s format and the high-stakes nature of the FedEx Cup Playoffs mean Saturday’s moving day could shuffle the leaderboard significantly, keeping fans engaged as the top players chase the season-long crown.
Summary
– After two rounds at East Lake produced aggressive scoring, Fleetwood and Henley lead at 13 under with a pivotal Saturday ahead. The third round features a stacked lineup, including Cantlay, Scheffler, McIlroy, Burns, and the contributing storyline of Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup captaincy, all aiming for a dramatic finish on moving day.
Positive spin
– The day offers rich drama and a clear path for a dramatic, comeback-filled finish, with Fleetwood and Henley trying to secure their breakthrough PGA Tour win and the entire field chasing a life-changing $10 million prize.
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