Canadian Mackenzie Hughes took the early lead at the 2020 Travelers Championship after an impressive opening round of 60. He will start the second round with three shots lead over Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Xander Schauffele who share second place at seven under par.
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Mackenzie Hughes knows what it takes to win on the PGA Tour. He already has a win which came in November 2016 at the RSM Classic where Hughes won the five-man playoff.
Viktor Hovland is considered as the next big star in the world of golf. The Norwegian already won on the PGA Tour. He has been very consistent and as a result he is very close to break inside the top 50 in the world. He started the tournament ranked 53rd.
Rory McIlroy came in Cromwell as the big favorite for the trophy. He didn’t disappoint and carded six birdies, one eagle and one bogey on his way to a round of 63.