Denny McCarthy came tantalisingly close to a 59 but was happy to settle for a 10-under-par 60 to take the lead after a low-scoring first round of the Travelers Championship on Thursday in Cromwell, Connecticut.
McCarthy had nine birdies through 15 holes at TPC River Highlands, a par-70 course. Finishing his round on the front nine, he had pars at Nos. 7 and 8 before he nearly holed out for eagle at the par-4 ninth to hit the magic number. His approach shot bounced off a small hill next to the green, redirecting his ball straight toward the pin, where it grazed the edge of the hole.
McCarthy sank a 5-foot putt for birdie to wrap up his 60. He shot 30 on both nine …
- June 23, 2023
