Neither Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy started the TOUR Championship with the advantage they would have enjoyed in previous years. That doesn’t mea

ATLANTA — Even Scottie Scheffler had to break out into a broad smile after watching his playing partner, Rory McIlroy, convert a 17-foot birdie putt on the home hole at East Lake Golf Club Thursday afternoon. He was rather relieved, too.

McIlroy's greenside bunker shot nearly led to a suspension of play, but a "lucky" break worked in favor of McIlroy and playing competitor Scottie Scheffler.