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Daniel Berger extends lead at Travelers, looks for second win this season

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Ryder Cup check-in

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With a potential Ryder Cup spot on the line, all Daniel Berger did in the third round of the Travelers Championship was shoot a 62 with nine birdies and extend his lead to three at 15 under over Tyrone Van Aswegen, Russell Knox and Russell Henley. It was an impressive show from somebody who knows he's playing for more than a trophy and a $1 million check.

In fact, the Travelers Championship winner gets exactly $1,188,000. Why does that matter?