Russell Henley ran wild around East Lake Golf Club in the first round of the 2025 Tour Championship, and in the process, he ran to the top of the leaderboard in the final leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

Russell Henley tied his career low round on Thursday at the Tour Championship. Nice timing. Setting the pace at East Lake Golf Club with a bogey-free nine-under 61, the Georgia native felt “at peace” with his game even if he had World No.

Russell Henley leads the 2025 Tour Championship after firing an opening round 9-under 61, with several stars on his heels.

Sits 2 Shots Back Of Lead

Fleetwood shot 63 Friday at East Lake while Henley had a 66. Both are at 13 under par and two shots clear of Cameron Young (62) entering the weekend.