Matt Fitzpatrick Is Hunting His Fourth Win, But Eric Cole's Unbelievable 63 Is Standing In His Way
WHOA. What a start to the Travelers Championship, folks! If you weren't tuned in, you missed Eric Cole absolutely torching TPC River Highlands with an unbelievable opening-round 63, grabbing the solo lead right out of the gate! We're talking about the final Signature Event of the 2026 season, with a monster $20 million purse on the line in Cromwell, Connecticut, and this dude just came out swinging!
Cole on Fire, The World's Best Are Breathing Down His Neck
Seriously, Eric Cole's Round 1 was nothing short of spectacular, putting him alone at the top. But don't blink, because the competition is FIERCE. Right behind him, just one stroke back at 6-under, you've got a killer lineup of six players ready to pounce. And get this, two of those guys are absolute legends: Matt Fitzpatrick, who's not just playing, he's actively chasing his FOURTH win of the season, and the one and only world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler! You know they're not going to let Cole run away with it easily.
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As Round 2 gets going, the tension is already climbing. Cole is still holding strong at 7-under par, but that pack right behind him is relentless. N. Echavarria, B. Griffin, K. Reitan, and B. Cauley are all still tied for second at 6-under alongside Fitzpatrick. This is exactly the kind of early-event showdown we live for! You've got the hot hand, and then you've got the established titans trying to reel him back in. It's high drama, folks!
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You can't afford to miss a second of this! The good news is, there are a ton of ways to stay glued to the Travelers Championship. If you're a hardcore fan, the PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast presented by DraftKings is running on ESPN+ Friday and Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, and Sunday from 9:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. It's an all-day watch-and-bet experience, so you can track every move and every wager.
For traditional TV, GOLF Channel has you covered: Friday from 3-6 p.m. ET, Saturday from 1-3 p.m. ET, and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. ET. And if you've got ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE offers four amazing streams, including a main feed, a dedicated marquee group stream for guys like Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns, Collin Morikawa, and Xander Schauffele, plus featured groups like Keegan Bradley and Jordan Spieth, and even specific featured holes. You can also catch all the audio on PGA TOUR Radio via SiriusXM or free on PGATOUR.com/liveaudio, with coverage starting Friday at noon ET.
This is it, the final Signature Event, and the early fireworks have been absolutely insane. Will Eric Cole hold onto his lead, or will Matt Fitzpatrick snatch that fourth win? Can Scottie Scheffler reassert his dominance? Get ready, because the rest of this tournament is going to be appointment viewing. Let's GO!
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