Official play in the Travelers Championship began on Thursday. The first group teed off at 7 a.m.
Many golfers are seeking redemption following last week's U.S. open and they'll be looking to do that at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.
Defending champion Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Bubba Watson are just a few of the big names looking to build some confidence.
Spieth said last year's win in Cromwell gave him the momentum he needed to claim the British Open title.
This year's field at the tournament includes five of the top 10 golfers in the world, as rated by the World Golf Rankings.
The level of competition always brings out a big crowd.
Spieth led after every round last year in his first visit to TPC River Highlands, and shot a 7-under 63 on Thursday to match Zach Johnson for the first-round lead.
Spieth had six birdies and an eagle out the bunker on par-5 sixth hole - a shot reminiscent of the greenside bunker shot that gave him a victory last year over Daniel Berger in a playoff.
Johnson went out in the morning and led for most of the day. He had eight birdies, including six straight on the back nine, one off than the course record.
Rory McIlroy missed a 13-foot putt for par on the final hole that would have given him a share of the lead and finished in a three-way tie for third place with Brian Harmon and Peter Malnati.
Today starts day 2 of the Travelers Championship, and the weather here in Connecticut is stunning. We are in for a great tournament.
Stay tuned!
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