Name: A closer look at East Lake's challenging opening hole
Uploaded: 2025-08-19T18:50:25.000Z
Duration: 102 s
Description: Ahead of the 2025 TOUR Championship, take a deep dive into what makes the par-4 first hole at East Lake Golf Club so difficult at the FedExCup finale.

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Ahead of the 2025 TOUR Championship, take a deep dive into what makes the par-4 first hole at East Lake Golf Club so difficult at the FedExCup finale.