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.

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.

Scottie Scheffler birdied four of his first six holes Thursday en route to an 8-under 62, sharing the lead with Austin Eckroat at the Travelers Championship.