McIlroy finished his round with a fortuitous break that benefited both him and Scheffler.

The PGA Tour Championship begins on Thursday, where many of the world's top players will compete at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

Russell Henley hardly missed a putt.

The overwhelming favorite this week is Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his fifth win of the year at the BMW Championship.

The PGA TOUR has established the Future Competition Committee, which will be tasked with defining the optimal competitive model that enhances the PGA TOUR’s value to fans, players and partners.