Scheffler and Eckroat Share the Lead

World number one Scottie Scheffler delivered a stellar performance in the opening round of the Travelers Championship, carding an impressive 62 to tie for the lead with Austin Eckroat. Scheffler, who recently finished in the top 10 at the US Open, showcased his exceptional skills with an eagle on the par-five 13th hole.

McIlroy in Close Pursuit

Rory McIlroy, a five-time major winner, is hot on Scheffler's heels, just two shots behind after shooting a 64. McIlroy expressed his focus on playing quality golf rather than worrying about the result. "I'm just trying to play as good as I can and make good swings," McIlroy said. "If I do that enough, more than likely I'll find myself in a position to have a chance to win."

Spieth's Unfortunate Withdrawal

Jordan Spieth, a three-time Major winner, was forced to withdraw after 13 holes due to a shoulder injury. Spieth, who was five over for his round, described the situation as unfortunate. "I've never withdrawn from an event ever, anywhere, at any level," Spieth said. "It just became too much."

Clark's Locker Incident

Former US Open champion Wyndham Clark expressed deep regret over damaging a century-old locker at Oakmont last weekend. Clark, who was frustrated with his performance, apologized for the incident and emphasized his desire to move forward. "I made a mistake that I deeply regret," Clark said. "I'm very sorry for what happened."

Leaderboard Highlights

• -8: Austin Eckroat, Scottie Scheffler (Both US)
• -6: Wyndham Clark, Keegan Bradley (Both US), Rory McIlroy (NI)
• -4: Jason Day (Aus), Tommy Fleetwood (Eng), Viktor Hovland (Nor)

Stay tuned for more updates as the Travelers Championship continues to unfold.