CROMWELL, Conn — Exactly two years ago, during the height of COVID, Sahith Theegala made his PGA Tour debut on a sponsor exemption at an empty TPC River Highlands.
Two years later, Theegala, now a Tour rookie, is back at the Travelers Championship with a solid chance to notch his maiden Tour victory.
"I'm definitely going to be nervous," Theegala said after a Saturday 64 that has him three shots off Xander Schauffele's lead. "Definitely going to be excited. It's so nice having prior experience kind of being near the top. So I know exactly what to expect.