Denny McCarthy came tantalizingly close to a 59 but was happy to settle for a 10–under-par 60 to take the lead after a low-scoring first round of the Travelers Championship on Thursday, June 22, in Cromwell, Conn.
McCarthy had nine birdies through 15 holes at TPC River Highlands, a par-70 course. Finishing his round on the front nine, he had pars at Nos. 7 and 8 before he nearly holed out for eagle at the par-4 ninth to hit the magic number.
His approach shot bounced off a small hill next to the green, redirecting his ball straight toward the pin, where it grazed the edge of the hole….