Hovland birdies 18, leaps Scheffler atop Travelers...
Key takeaways
- CROMWELL, Conn. -- Viktor Hovland feels he is headed in the right direction, and Saturday at the Travelers Championship was a big test.
- A two-shot swing on the 18th hole -- Hovland made a 6-foot birdie, Scheffler three-putted from 25 feet on the fringe for bogey -- gave the Norwegian star a 6-under 64 and a one-shot lead over the world's No. 1 player.
- "It's been a while since I've been in this position.
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CROMWELL, Conn. -- Viktor Hovland feels he is headed in the right direction, and Saturday at the Travelers Championship was a big test. He played alongside Scottie Scheffler on a course that features plenty of water and shots that can cause some stress.
A two-shot swing on the 18th hole -- Hovland made a 6-foot birdie, Scheffler three-putted from 25 feet on the fringe for bogey -- gave the Norwegian star a 6-under 64 and a one-shot lead over the world's No. 1 player.
"Just had a great time," Hovland said. "It's been a while since I've been in this position. To go head-to-head against the best player in the world and pull off some great shots, it was just a lot of fun."