Matt Fitzpatrick shoots 64, praises Scottie Scheffler at Travelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick opened the Travelers Championship with a 64, matching Scottie Scheffler's score on the first day. Fitzpatrick emphasized that winning becomes a habit, citing Scheffler's recent success on the PGA Tour, where he has won 20 times since February 2022, including four majors. Fitzpatrick expressed a preference for tougher golf courses despite the birdie-friendly conditions at TPC River Highlands this week. The Travelers Championship continues with players aiming for low scores and high finishes.
- •Fitzpatrick shot an opening-round 64 at the Travelers Championship.
- •Scottie Scheffler also matched Fitzpatrick's score.
- •Fitzpatrick cited Scheffler's consistency as a benchmark.
- •He prefers challenging courses over low-scoring setups.
- •The tournament is known for birdie opportunities.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Fitzpatrick makes statement about Scottie Scheffler after shooting 64 at the Travelers
"Scottie Scheffler has set the standard over the past few years, which players like Matt Fitzpatrick are striving to match. Scheffler has won 20 times on the PGA Tour since February 2022, including four major championships.
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