NEW YORK - Mackenzie Hughes lit up TPC River Highlands in Connecticut on Thursday , firing 10 birdies in a 10-under-par 60 to seize a three-shot lead in the US PGA Tour Travelers Championship.He came up short on a 40-foot birdie attempt at his final hole to miss out on a 59, but had a comfortable lead over world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland, who shared second on seven-under-par 63.
Four-time major champion McIlroy of Northern Ireland had six birdies and an eagle against a lone bogey to make it first in the clubhouse on seven-under. "It was a slow build," said Hughes, who rolled in a 31-foot birdie putt at 18."I just convinced myself to keep the pedal down and keep making birdies."
McIlroy birdied four of his last nine holes as well, and said he was not concerned about having a hot start despite the low scores typical at River Highlands. Schauffele said his decision not to attack the pins made his birdie run"kind of boring.""The fun part was making the long putts," he said.
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