Denny McCarthy Shoots 60 to Lead Low-Scoring Travelers

Denny McCarthy of the United States plays a second shot on the second hole during the first round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., on June 22, 2023. Patrick Smith/Getty Images

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.