Brendon Todd assumed command of the Travelers Championship after 54 holes. At -18 (192), the American, author of a huge 61 (-9), his best card among the pros, beat two strikes Dustin Johnson, flamboyant this Saturday in Connecticut with him also a 61. Kevin Streelman completes the podium at -15 (195). “I have been riding a wave of confidence since last fall,” rejoiced Todd, 34, a back-to-back winner in November of two tournaments (Bermuda Championship then Mayakoba Golf Classic). Leader after two rounds, Phil Mickelson, 50 years old since June 16, returned a 71 (+1) card which forced him to slide to 7th place on the leaderboard. This moving day, which the organizers decided to bring forward early this morning due to the serious threats of thunderstorms in the afternoon at Cromwell, was also marked by the announcement of a strengthening of health protocols following of a series of positive tests at Covid-19. Thus, after three recent cases among golfers and two in caddies, the screening tests are destined to multiply as soon as the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, which begins next Thursday. “No player or caddy will be allowed to enter the tournament site without having previously undergone a negative screening test,” warned the PGA Tour.
