Thrilling Contention at Travellers Championship as Top Golfers Battle for Lead
In a fiercely competitive Travellers Championship, Akshay Bhatia is Tied-35th while leaders Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Tommy Fleetwood stand at 9-under. Thomas showcased an impressive performance with consecutive birdies, as world-class golfers vie for victory in the final USD 20 million event of the season.
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Akshay Bhatia sits Tied-35th after an even-par round of 70 at the Travellers Championship, including an eagle. Locked in a battle for a FedEx Cup play-off spot, Bhatia trails leaders Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Tommy Fleetwood, who are all 9-under. Bhatia's round included a birdie on the third, an eagle on the sixth, but he stumbled with a dropped shot on the fourth and a double bogey on the 17th.
Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler, who initially led the game at 8-under, experienced a fluctuating second day. Despite an early bogey, Scheffler surged with four birdies to lead at 11-under, only to lose ground with a double on the Par-4 17th. This tournament marks the last USD 20 million Signature event for this season.
Justin Thomas impressed with five consecutive birdies from the 11th to 15th hole, recording a 64. Thomas, who has one win and three runner-up finishes this season, trails closely in the competition. Tommy Fleetwood, with eight DP World Tour wins, seeks his first PGA TOUR title. Denny McCarthy and Austin Eckroat hold positions at 7-under, while Keegan Bradley and Nick Taylor follow.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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