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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
For golf fans in Magnolia , Scottie Scheffler's near-miss at a sub-60 round is a reminder that low scores can be achieved with the right conditions. The soft course at TPC River Highlands allowed for extreme low scoring, a scenario that could play out at local golf courses in Montgomery County after heavy rainfall. Scheffler's experience at rain-softened courses, including his 59 at TPC Boston in 2020, shows that Texas golfers can learn from his strategies in similar conditions. As the PGA Tour season wraps up, Magnolia residents can look forward to watching Scheffler and other top golfers compete in upcoming tournaments, possibly even in the Houston area. With several golf courses in the region, local golf enthusiasts can appreciate the skill and focus required to achieve low scores, even if they don't quite reach the sub-60 mark that Scheffler narrowly missed.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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