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Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat Share First-Round Lead at Travelers Championship

Their 8-under 62s at TPC River Highlands set the pace at the $20 million signature event with no 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

  • Scottie Scheffler holed an eagle at the par-5 13th and added seven birdies in an eight-under-par 62 to tie for the lead.
  • Austin Eckroat matched the 62 by draining a 35-foot eagle putt on No. 13 and posting a four-birdie stretch on the back nine.
  • Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Wyndham Clark each shot bogey-free 64s to sit two strokes back in a three-way tie for third.
  • Jordan Spieth withdrew after 13 holes with neck and upper-back pain, marking his first career PGA Tour withdrawal in 297 starts.
  • The tournament’s $20 million purse and no-cut format keep all 72 players in contention as they vie for FedEx Cup points before the playoffs.