Mackenzie Hughes narrowly missed out on a round of 59 and world number one Rory McIlroy recorded an impressive seven-under 63 as the pair set the pace at the Travelers Championship.
Canadian Hughes’ putt at the last fell short after a 10-under par round of 60 that contained 10 birdies.
McIlroy, Northern Ireland’s four-time major winner, carded an eagle, six birdies and a bogey for his 63.
American Xander Schauffele and Norway’s Viktor Hovland, 22, also both shot 63
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