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Travelers Championship power rankings: Top 10 at TPC River Highlands

By Brandon Raper

Aug 5, 2016; Cromwell, CT, USA; Jamie Donaldson tees off on the 15th hole during the second round of the 2016 Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2016; Cromwell, CT, USA; Jamie Donaldson tees off on the 15th hole during the second round of the 2016 Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 16, 2017; Erin, WI, USA; Bubba Watson plays his shot from the 13th tee during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hills. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports /

There’s no way to sugarcoat it: 2017 has not been nice to Bubba Watson. The two-time Masters champion has missed five cuts in just 13 starts, including three of his last five. Watson clearly needs a fix, and fast.

Enter the Travelers Championship, and its host course, TPC River Highlands. This is as close to Watson’s golf happy place as you’re likely to find. Since the tournament was renamed in 2007, Watson has finished no lower than 38th, and has won here twice. Even last year, right before his trip to Rio for the Olympic golf tournament, Watson shot 68-68 on the weekend to tie for 25th place.

The stats won’t really cooperate with you here, but Watson has proven that he’s a horse for the course contender. What Bubba does, frankly, can’t be broken down in stats. The numbers tell you he’s one of the worst putters on tour, year in and year out, but he always finds his spots. If he can put together one or two low rounds early, he’ll be a contender once again this week.

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