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Watson fires 62 to grab two-shot Travelers lead

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Bubba Watson plays his shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the Travelers Championship on June 25, 2015 in Cromwell, Connecticut

Cromwell (United States) (AFP) - Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson fired an eight-under par 62 to seize a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the US PGA Travelers Championship.

The 36-year-old American fired nine birdies in all, including four on the last five holes, the final one coming on 18 after a 139-yard second shot that bounced into the flagstick and stopped four inches beyond the cup.