Scheffler didn't miss a beat from last week — really the last five months — and finished with a 25-foot par save on the 16th and two birdies for a 63. That's his lowest round by two shots in his six appearances at East Lake.

Tommy Fleetwood is back for more. His year has been defined by close calls and heartache as the Englishman tries to win for the first time on the PGA Tour.

East Lake Golf Club was supposed to be toughened for the 30 remaining competitors in the Tour Championship, the final leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. But it turned into a birdie-fest on Thursday as only two players failed to break par.