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Scottie Scheffler misses out on another sub-60 round and posts 60 for early target at Travelers
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Scottie Scheffler could not convert a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Friday at the Travelers Championship, narrowly missing out on a chance to join Jim Furyk as the only players in PGA Tour history with two sub-60 rounds.Scheffler had to settle for a 10-under 60 on the soft TPC River Highla...
Key takeaway Scheffler had to settle for a 10-under 60 on the soft TPC River Highlands course, setting an early target atop the scoreboard on a day of extreme low scoring at the final signature event of the regular season.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For golf enthusiasts in Pearland , Scottie Scheffler's near-miss at a sub-60 round at the Travelers Championship is a reminder that low scoring can happen on any given day, even on familiar courses. Scheffler's experience on rain-softened courses, like TPC Boston in 2020, shows that conditions can greatly impact a player's performance. As the PGA Tour season wraps up, locals may be interested in seeing how Scheffler's strategy plays out in future tournaments, potentially at courses in the Houston area. With several players, including Scheffler and Viktor Hovland, vying for top spots, the competition is likely to remain fierce, making for exciting watching for fans in Pearland and beyond. As the tournament continues, it will be worth watching how Scheffler and other leaders navigate the challenges of the TPC River Highlands course to see who will come out on top.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Scottie Scheffler could not convert a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Friday at the Travelers Championship, narrowly missing out on a chance to join Jim Furyk as the only players in PGA Tour history with two sub-60 rounds.Scheffler had to settle for a 10-under 60 on the soft TPC River Highla...
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