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Fleetwood, Thomas and Scheffler Share Lead at Travelers Championship

Wind gusts at TPC River Highlands challenged the field on Friday as the tournament moves into the weekend without a 36-hole cut.

Jun 19, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Jordan Spieth crouches while waiting to play his shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Jun 11, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Brian Campbell plays his shot from the 12th tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Tommy Fleetwood eagled twice and birdied late to shoot 65 and climb into a three-way tie for the lead at nine-under 131.
  • Justin Thomas reeled off five straight birdies on the back nine en route to a six-under 64 to match the leaders.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler steadied with a one-under 69 to defend his title and stay atop the leaderboard.
  • Rory McIlroy struggled in the strong winds with a one-over 71, leaving him four shots behind heading into Saturday.
  • Jordan Spieth withdrew during his opening round due to a neck and upper back injury, marking his first PGA Tour withdrawal.