The PGA Tour's Travelers Championship begins on Thursday at TPC at River Highlands, where many of the world's best players compete in Cromwell, Connecticut.

Thursday was Jordan Spieth's 297th start on the PGA Tour. It's also the first time he has withdrawn from an event.

The Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands has a great field following the U.S. Open as players look to lock down a huge payday. Here's a look at the opening round of action from Connecticut.

Scottie Scheffler had one of those rare rounds where he hit a shot so pure it makes his confidence soar. So many other shots were pretty good, too, and they added to an 8-under 62 to share the lead Thursday with Austin Eckroat in the Travelers Championship.

CROMWELL — The title defense is in full throttle already for Scottie Scheffler. The world’s No. 1 golfer fired an 8-under-par 62 at TPC River Highlands in Thursday’s opening round of the Travelers Championship. He is tied with Austin Eckroat.