Golf Roundup

At the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT, Jason Day had an eight under 62 Friday and leads at nine under par. Bubba Watson is among those tied for second at eight under. Campbellsville native JB Holmes is tied for 58th at two under while Nashville’s Brandt Snedeker missed the cut at one under.

Steve Stricker built his lead to five shots Friday at the PGA Tour Champions Bridgestone Senior Players Championship in Akron, OH. Stricker is at nine under and leads Paul Broadhurst by five shots. Franklin’s Kenny Perry is at nine over through two rounds and Paducah native Russ Cochran is at 11 over par.

PGA Tour members who travel across the pond for The Open championship next month at Royal St. George’s will face Covid protocols and procedures more strict than they have seen in months. ESPN-citing a Player Information Update-reports players will not be allowed to share accommodations and be required to undergo Covid testing-regardless of vaccination status.