Justin Rose surged into contention at the Tour Championship with an impressive second-round score of 65 in Atlanta. The English golfer's round featured five birdies without a single bogey, bringing his total to seven under.

Currently, Rose sits just three shots behind leaders Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland, both at 10 under. They enjoy a slim lead over Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup, who are one stroke back at nine under.

Key highlights from Rose's round include:

• Birdies at the 6th, 8th, 11th, 15th, and 18th
• A solid five-under-par performance, positioning him well for the weekend

Matt Fitzpatrick, Rose's Ryder Cup teammate, also made a strong showing, finishing the round at 67 for a total of seven under. After a birdie-bogey sequence early on, Fitzpatrick improved on the back nine with birdies at the 10th and two consecutive gains to close out his round.

In contrast, Rory McIlroy faces a challenging path as he lags behind in tied for 23rd place, seven shots off the lead at three under after a mixed round of 69. McIlroy started strong with a birdie but struggled with a double bogey and a bogey early on, only to recover late with birdies at the 16th and 18th.

Scottie Scheffler is in a better position at eight under following a 67, while Cameron Young stole the show with a stunning round of 62, including six birdies in seven holes and an eagle on the 18th. The competition remains fierce as the players head into the weekend.