CROMWELL, Conn. – Ryan Moore had an eagle and two birdies Saturday in a bogey-free 4-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Aaron Baddeley in the Travelers Championship.
The 31-year-old Moore had a 13-under 197 total at TPC River Highlands after opening with rounds of 63 and 68. He won the CIMB Classic in Malaysia at the start of the season in October for his third PGA Tour title.
Baddeley had six birdies and a bogey in a 65.
Sergio Garcia and K.J. Choi were tied for third at 11 under. Garcia had a 65, and Choi shot 69.
Masters champion Bubba Watson was nine strokes back after a 67. He won in 2010 at River Highlands.
Moore has finished in the top 10 four times in eight starts at the Travelers.
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