Mackenzie Hughes shot a career-low 60 to take the first-round lead at the Travelers Championship as the PGA Tour tried to switch its focus back to golf amid growing concerns about the coronavirus. Hughes has a three-shot lead over Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland, who each shot 63 on a day of low scoring. Phil Mickelson, paired with McIlroy in his first competitive round since turning 50, was one of six players to shoot 64. Bryson DeChambeau’s 65 was the worst score in the marquee threesome. There were 106 players who broke par.
Nashville’s Brandt Snedeker stands at three under 68 and is tied for 33rd while Louisville area native Justin Thomas had a one over 72.