Jason Day leads Travelers, but Bubba Watson just 1 back despite snapping driver

CROMWELL, Conn. -- We pause now to fondly remember Bubba Watson's neon pink driver, which broke apart mid-swing on the second tee in the Travelers Championship on Friday.

And, if the three-time Travelers winner is going to have luck like this over the weekend, please spare a thought for the rest of the field at the TPC River Highlands, too.

Watson recovered after snapping his driver to make birdie at No. 2 on his way to a second straight 66 that left him at 8 under, one stroke behind 36-hole leader Jason Day.

"It was a perfect tee shot right down the middle. Chipped it in there and made the putt for birdie," Watson said wryly. "Ho-hum."

Day shot 62 for the day's low score and a chance at his…