Viktor Hovland heads into the final round of the Tour Championship with a narrow one-shot lead, posting a five-under 65 at East Lake to reach 15 under. His strong finish included a birdie-birdie performance that puts him just ahead of playing partner Ryan Gerard.

Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, remains a contender at three shots back, sitting in third place at 12 under, alongside Chris Gotterup, Adam Scott, and Ludvig Åberg. Rory McIlroy made a significant move, tying for seventh after shooting a round-of-the-day 63, and is now five strokes behind Hovland as he seeks a record-extending fourth FedExCup title.

Key highlights from the day include:

• Hovland capitalized on a strong start but struggled with a sand save.
• McIlroy battled back from an early deficit, making four birdies in six holes on the back nine.
• The leaderboard remained tight, with all 29 players finishing under par heading into the final round.

Hovland expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, "Super pleased... It's been just one of those weeks where I've been able to put it together every single day for three days."

On the other hand, McIlroy noted his improved putting, which made a crucial difference in his game. "I think I lost maybe a combined three (shots) on the greens over the first two days and I probably gained over three on the greens today," he remarked, reflecting on his successful round.

As the final day approaches, the tension mounts, with Hovland, Scheffler, and McIlroy all in contention for the coveted FedExCup title.