Eric Cole leads 2026 Travelers Championship with record low score

The first round of the 2026 Travelers Championship took place at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, with Eric Cole shooting a bogey-free 7-under 63 to lead the tournament. Scottie Scheffler and others finished closely behind, with multiple players posting impressive scores. The tournament's scoring average of 67.96 is the lowest for the season thus far, indicating a trend of exceptional performance. Player Matt Fitzpatrick continued his strong season, also shooting 64, while Ben Griffin relied on his course familiarity to stay competitive. Round one concluded with notable low scores and tight competition among the top players.

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