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Eric Cole leads Travelers Championship after first round at TPC River Highlands

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Eric Cole leads Travelers Championship after first round at TPC River Highlands
Summary

The 2026 Travelers Championship is underway at TPC River Highlands, with Eric Cole leading the field at -7 after the first round. Several players are closely behind, including Nico Echavarria, Ben Griffin, Matt Fitzpatrick, Kristoffer Reitan, Bud Cauley, and Scottie Scheffler, all at -6. This event marks the final limited-field tournament before the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and it features a $20 million prize fund, with $3.6 million for the winner. The second round continues Friday with players vying to improve their standings on the leaderboard.

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By the Numbers
  • •Eric Cole leads the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.
  • •He finished the first round with a score of -7.
  • •Seven players are tied for second place at -6.
  • •The tournament has no cut, allowing all players to compete across 72 holes.
  • •Viewers can follow the second round live on ESPN+ and Golf Channel.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Travelers Championship leaderboard, live updates for Friday's second round
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