Golf - PGA Tour rookie Schauffele wins Tour Championship by one shot


  • Golf
  • Monday, 25 Sep 2017

Sep 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Xander Schauffele follows his shot from the 16th tee during the final round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - PGA Tour rookie Xander Schauffele secured an upset victory at the Tour Championship on Sunday when he edged fellow American Justin Thomas by one stroke in Atlanta.

Schauffele almost blew his chance at glory when his two-foot foot birdie putt at the par-five 18th caught the left edge of the hole at East Lake.

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