ATLANTA – Justin Thomas strolled into East Lake on Thursday with a two-shot cushion, already at 10 under, as he was welcomed with a loud applause when stepping on the first tee. But it's Xander Schauffele who seized control of Thursday's leaderboard at the Tour Championship.
Schauffele began the day at 4 under, six back of Thomas, but vaulted into the lead after a bogey-free, 6-under 64, gaining just over five strokes on the field on a sweltering summer day in Atlanta.
Here's how the leaderboard would have looked without staggered scoring:
1. Xander Schauffele (-6)
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