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Scottie Scheffler's Near-Historic 60 at the 2026 Travelers Championship
6/27/2026, 3:14:15 AM
Core Event: Scheffler Posts 10-Under 60, Leads by Two
On Friday, June 26, 2026, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler shot a 10-under 60 in the second round of the Travelers Championship. The round left him at 16-under 124, two strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland (61). A missed 25-foot birdie putt on 18 kept him from a second sub-60 round, a feat only Jim Furyk has achieved.
Background & Context: Sub-60 Rounds and Furyk’s Record
Rounds of 59 or lower are rare on the PGA Tour. Jim Furyk is the only player with two sub-60 rounds—a 59 in 2013 and a 58 in 2016, the latter still the Travelers record. Scheffler joined the “59 club” with a 59 at the 2020 Northern Trust (now FedEx St. Jude). The Travelers is the season’s final signature event, making low scores crucial for positioning.
Key Figures & Performances
Other leaders were Viktor Hovland (61), Akshay Bhatia (62) and first-round leader Eric Cole (65). Dustin Johnson had a 60 earlier, and Furyk’s 58 remains the benchmark.
Data & Statistics
Scheffler’s 60 included ten birdies and two four-birdie runs (holes 5-8, 13-16). His 36-hole total of 124 set a new tournament record, beating the previous 125. Hovland’s 61 and Bhatia’s 62 placed them second and third; Cole’s 65 kept him in contention.
Why It Matters: Lead, Potential Win, Historical Significance
The lead gives Scheffler a chance at a 21st PGA Tour win and a second Travelers title, ending a 17-week winless stretch. A second sub-60 round would put him alongside Furyk in an exclusive club, highlighting his form after a near-career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open.
Official Statements & Responses
Scheffler said the softened greens made the course “easier” and that he focused on execution, noting he “put himself in position” for the weekend. Hovland called his round “awesome stuff,” while Bhatia stressed the need to limit mistakes on a “gettable” course. Cole mentioned feeling “tired” and trying to make “tired swings.” Furyk’s 58 remains the tournament’s single-round record.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts note Scheffler’s 17-week winless streak and occasional slow starts as potential weaknesses, warning that sustaining low-scoring form over four rounds remains a challenge.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was kind of funny. It was like, yeah, it would be cool to shoot 59, but somebody has already shot 58 here, so it's not even the course record,” — Scottie Scheffler, World No. 1
- “It was awesome stuff today,” — Viktor Hovland
- “I know how this golf course can play. You’ve got to kind of keep making birdies and try and limit mistakes. I did a nice job of that today.” — Akshay Bhatia
- “Softer golf course, not too much wind. … I’m sure if you looked at today’s round compared to yesterday’s round, I’m sure the ball-striking was pretty similar.” — Scottie Scheffler
What’s Next: Final-Round Outlook
Scheffler will tee off on Sunday with a two-stroke lead. Light winds and soft greens are forecast, favoring low scores. Hovland and Bhatia remain within striking distance, setting up a potential showdown for the title.
