Watson leads at Travelers
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Bubba Watson hit to inches on the final hole for the last his nine birdies in an 8-under 62 Thursday in the first round of the Travelers Championship.
Watson has a two-stroke lead in the event he won in 2010 for his first PGA Tour title. He has finished in the top 20 five times in eight previous starts at TPC River Highlands.
New England native Keegan Bradley was tied for second with Jason Gore, Seung-Yul Noh, Brian Stuard and Harris English, who shot a 30 on the back nine. Eight players shot 65, and 12 more opened at 66. Ninety-three players were under par.
Watson early leader in Senior Open: Tom Watson took advantage of an early tee time to shoot a 4-under 66 and earn the clubhouse lead in the opening round of the U.S. Senior Open.
Johnston leads Eurpoean event: England’s Andrew Johnston shot a 6-under 66 Thursday to take the clubhouse lead in the opening round of the BMW International Open.