Golf - Stanley upstages big names to take Tour Championship lead


  • Golf
  • Friday, 22 Sep 2017

Sep 21, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kyle Stanley follows his shot from the second tee box during the first round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Kyle Stanley upstaged the big names to take the first-round lead with a six-under-par 64 at the Tour Championship in Georgia on Thursday.

Stanley, 22nd in the FedExCup standings, compiled seven birdies and one bogey in perfect conditions at East Lake in Atlanta.

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