Fleetwood seizes control after Scheffler blowup and leads Travelers by 3

CROMWELL, Conn. — Tommy Fleetwood avoided the blunders by Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas, never missing a fairway Saturday and seizing on the good scoring conditions for a 7-under 63 for a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Travelers Championship.
At stake for Fleetwood is a chance to add a PGA Tour title to a resume that includes seven European titles, three Ryder Cup appearances and a regular fixture among the top 25 for the last two years.

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