Atlanta, GA (My Sportsbook) - Nearly in control of his own destiny as he chases a $10 million prize, Sean O'Hair fired a four-under 66 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Tour Championship. In the finale of the PGA Tour playoffs, O'Hair has some major company hot on his heels. Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington and Stewart Cink are tied for second place at three-under 67 -- a shot off the lead -- with Lucas Glover another stroke further back at 68. Those four players have won seven of the last 10 majors. Retief Goosen, another multiple major champion, joined Dustin Johnson and Steve Marino at 69, while Steve Stricker leads a seven-way tie at 70. The top-five players in the FedEx Cup standings -- Woods, Stricker, Jim Furyk (72), Zach Johnson (70) and Heath Slocum (73) -- control their own destiny this week. Each of them can win the FedEx Cup, and its $10 million payout, with a victory at East Lake. The remaining players in the 30-man field need help -- some more than others. O'Hair, No. 7 in the standings, has an easier trip than most. He would need to win and have Woods and Stricker both finish outside the top three to claim the Cup. MORE TO FOLLOW. |
