Scottie Scheffler celebrating his lead at the Travelers Championship golf tournament
Scottie Scheffler celebrating his lead at the Travelers Championship golf tournament
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Scottie Scheffler holds two-shot lead at Travelers Championship

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Scottie Scheffler leads the 2026 Travelers Championship by two shots after shooting 60 in the second round at TPC River Highlands. Viktor Hovland sits in second place at 14 under par following a 61.

Scheffler posted 10-under 60 on Friday with 11 birdies and one bogey. He holds a 16-under total after two rounds.

"At the end of the day, I was very focused on just my execution out there," Scheffler said. "Who knows what the lead is going to be after today? I’ve put myself in position now this week."

Hovland trails by two shots. The third round is scheduled for Saturday with Scheffler and Hovland paired together at 2 p.m. ET.

Scheffler is seeking his second win of the year. Early television coverage of the third round begins at 1 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.

What people are saying

Golf enthusiasts and analysts highlight Scheffler's near-record 60 and two-shot lead over Hovland, with some noting strong betting shifts toward Scheffler. Others discuss Hovland's resurgence and Scheffler's mixed history converting 36-hole leads. Reactions remain mostly positive and factual with limited skepticism on the final outcome.

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