Collin Morikawa posts low round of Tour Championship; closer to chasing Scottie Scheffler down

Collin Morikawa and Scottie Scheffler shake hands on the 18th green after their second rounds at the 2024 Tour Championship. | Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA Tour via Getty Images

Collin Morikawa tried to track down Tour Championship leader Scottie Scheffler, posting the low round of the week to cut into his lead.

ATLANTA — When Collin Morikawa heard his name called on the first tee on Friday, he faced a seven-shot deficit to World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who blistered the newly restored East Lake the day before.