What happened: Young was two over before gaining both strokes back on the closing hole. He then mimed a handshake with an absent playing partner after completing the round alone.
Why it matters: The Tour Championship closes the FedExCup Playoffs at East Lake. Later starters pushed the opening-round lead to eight under, leaving Young eight shots back.
By the numbers: Young carded an even-par 70 after playing his final hole two under.
What to watch: Young begins the second round needing to close the eight-shot gap.