CROMWELL, Conn – Co-leaders Denny McCarthy and Keegan Bradley set the Travelers record for best 36-hole score. McCarthy holds 36-hole lead/co-lead for the first time in his career while Bradley is the second player this season to open with two rounds of (63) or better.
Only four players have posted lower opening 36-hole scores in PGA Tour history.
Reigning FedEx Cup champion and World No. 3 Rory McIlroy (T-10) moved into the Top-10 with 6-under (64).
Travelers’ 2022 winner, Xander Schauffele, (T-10) has never successfully defended a title in five previous attempts on Tour.
FedExCup leader Jon Rahm missed the cut for the first time on Tour since 2021 Fortinet Championship (Note: WD after first-round 71 at 2023 PLAYERS Championship)
Of the nine players at 9-under or better, three are international players – all from Australia (Adam Scott, Lucas Herbert, Min Woo Lee).
Travelers Championship | Leaderboard After 36 Holes
Denny McCarthy 60-65—125 (-15)
Keegan Bradley 62-63—125 (-15)
Chez Reavie 64-63—127 (-13)
Eric Cole 64-65—129 (-11)
Zac Blair 65-65—130 (-10)
Adam Scott 62-68—130 (-10)
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