CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) \u2014 Viktor Hovland feels he is headed in the right direction, and Saturday at the Travelers Championship was a big test. He played alongside Scottie Scheffler on a course that features plenty of water and shots that can cause some stress.<\/p>\n
A two-shot swing on the 18th hole \u2014 Hovland made a 6-foot birdie, Scheffler three-putted from 25 feet on the fringe for bogey \u2014 gave the Norwegian star a 6-under 64 and a one-shot lead over the world’s No. 1 player.<\/p>\n
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