The Travelers: Opening Round 2021 Notebook
Satoshi Kodaira made six birdies, one eagle in bid to become the season’s second tournament winner from Japan (Hideki Matsuyama/2021 Masters Tournament).
Kramer Hickok offset a bogey at his first hole with eight birdies, good for a PGA Tour career-low 7-under (63).
Following missed cuts in both previous Travelers Championship starts, Talor Gooch opened with a bogey-free 6-under (64).
In his first start at the Travelers Championship, Maverick McNealy opened with a bogey-free 5-under (65).
World No. 2 Dustin Johnson birdied his last two holes to open with an even-par (70) in effort to join Phil Mickelson as only players to successfully defend a Travelers Championship title.
Travelers Leaderboard – After 18 Holes
Kramer Hickok 63 (-7)
Satoshi Kodaira 63 (-7)
Talor Gooch 64 (-6)
Five players 65 (-5)