Travelers Championship 2013: Day 1 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

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Published: June 20, 2013

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With scores going low at the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Conn., no one could keep pace with Charley Hoffman's nine-under 61.

Hoffman holds a one-stroke advantage over Hunter Mahan after an exciting first round at the Travelers Championship.

Coming a week after the U.S. Open at the Merion Golf Club humbled the tour pros, this easier course and ideal scoring conditions had to be a welcomed sight.

Check out the leaderboard, and then I'll recap the first round of what promises to be an exciting tournament.  

 

Travelers Championship Round 1 Leaderboard

Pos. Player Total 1 Charley Hoffman
-9 2 Hunter Mahan -8 3 Bubba Watson -7 T4 John Merrick -5 T4 Webb Simpson -5 T4 Rod Pampling -5 T4 Camilo Villegas -5 T4 Graham DeLaet -5 T4 Zach Johnson -5 Note: For complete scores, visit PGA.com. All statistics and information are courtesy of PGATour.com.

 

Hunter Mahan Sets Early Pace



After starting in the final group of the U.S. Open in the final round but finishing in a tie for fourth, it would have been understandable if Mahan didn't come out to start this round with the focus needed to play at a high lever. 

That was far from the case. Mahan was brilliant. After teeing off in the morning group, he shot a bogey-free eight-under 62 to grab the early lead. 

Mahan was striking the ball well, and only missed one fairway. He was also insanely hot with his putter, which you can get a feel for in this tweeted highlight by the PGA: 



Mahan has had success at this event in the past. He won here in 2007. His opening round score that year? Yep, an identical 62. 

 

Charley Hoffman

Hoffman strode off the 18th with the confidence gained from a remarkable round that netted him the lead. Also due to the fact that he c...
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