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Scheffler and Eckroat Share First-Round Lead at Travelers Championship as Spieth Withdraws

The PGA Tour’s final signature event features a $20 million purse, no cut, major FedEx Cup points up for grabs.

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

  • Scottie Scheffler fired an eight-under-par 62 that included an eagle at the 13th hole to tie Austin Eckroat for the first-round lead in challenging afternoon conditions.
  • Rory McIlroy rebounded from US Open frustration with a bogey-free, six-under-par 64 to sit two strokes off the pace.
  • Jordan Spieth withdrew after 13 holes because of sudden neck and upper-back tightness, marking the first time in his 297 PGA Tour starts that he has failed to finish an event.
  • Keegan Bradley and 2023 US Open champion Wyndham Clark each carded six-under-par 64s to join McIlroy in contention, while Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland opened with 66s.
  • Last-minute withdrawals by Brian Campbell and Corey Conners opened spots for Davis Riley and Jhonattan Vegas, who seized the opportunity to compete in the $20 million field.