It already looks as though it will be very difficult for any player to catch Scottie Scheffler at this week's Tour Championship at East Lake, although Shane Lowry would have been pleased with his performance in the opening round.
Scheffler entered this tournament on a starting score of -10, with his position atop the FedExCup leaderboard granting him an advantage over the rest of the field for the final PGA Tour event of the season. He would extend that lead even further during Thursday's opening round, carding a 65 to move seven shots clear of his closest competitors.
Shane Lowry sits 11 shots off the lead, having come into the event already six strokes behind Scheffler. However, he is likely to be pleased with his two-under round of 70, especially when you consider that this is his first appearance in the Tour Championship.
He also maintained one of the most impressive streaks on the PGA Tour during yesterday's round.
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Shane Lowry Extends Impressive PGA Tour Stat At Tour Championship
Shane Lowry has been one of the most consistent performers on the PGA Tour this year, finding himself inside the top ten of the FedExCup standings prior to the start of the play-offs. He earned himself a hefty bonus as a result, with the Offaly man now well positioned for a high finish at the Tour Championship.
His struggles with the putter are something that have held him back somewhat in the past, although he has turned that into an area of strength in recent times.
In fact, he would maintain a remarkable recent record during yesterday's opening round of the Tour Championship, going a 287th consecutive hole without recording a three-putt.
In fact, he would extend that mark to 305 holes by the end of the round.
Consistency is key 🔑 pic.twitter.com/fRVleLMdWV
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 29, 2024
That's some going.
Putting is the most important aspect of the game, with consistency in that area the key to repeatedly finishing high up on the leaderboard in the professional game.
Shane Lowry will be hoping that this level of play on the greens is something that becomes the norm for him moving forward.
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