ATLANTA — Even Scottie Scheffler had to break out into a broad smile after watching his playing partner, Rory McIlroy, convert a 17-foot birdie putt on the home hole at East Lake Golf Club Thursday afternoon. He was rather relieved, too.

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Masters champion Rory McIlroy drew a fortuitous break during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake.

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