Denny McCarthy sets 36-hole course record at Travelers

Denny McCarthy is in the clubhouse with a 15-under 125 through two rounds of the Travelers Championship, setting a 36-hole course record at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.

McCarthy followed Thursday afternoon's red-hot round of 60 with a 5-under 65 on Friday morning. He recovered from a bogey on the par-4 second hole, his first and only bogey of the tournament, with six birdies, five on the back nine.

McCarthy held a four-shot lead over Eric Cole (64-65).

"It's nice, but golf tournaments aren't 36 holes unfortunately, so I know there is still a lot of golf left," said McCarthy, who ranked second in the field in both strokes gained: tee to green and strokes gained: putting. "I'm playing some really nice golf, so I'm looking forward to having fun this weekend and I'm looking forward to the challenge.

Australia's Adam Scott -- who like McCarthy was on 59 watch Thursday afternoon before signing for a 62 -- shot a 68 Friday and is tied for third at 10 under with Zac Blair (65-65). Keegan Bradley also opened with a 62 and was part of the group at 10 under after playing his first 11 holes Friday in 2 under.