Three-time Travelers champ Bubba Watson tied with Kramer Hickok

CROMWELL, Conn. – Three-time Travelers champion Bubba Watson picked up three strokes on Kramer Hickok over the final two holes, shooting a 2-under 68 on Saturday at TPC River Highlands to pull into a tie for the lead with Hickok at 10 under par.

Hickock, who has never won on the PGA Tour, was 12 under – two strokes ahead of Jason Day and three in front of Watson – heading to the 17th before flying the green and missing a 10-foot par putt. He was still a stroke ahead of the final pairing before three-putting from 8 feet on No. 18 to finish with a 68 and fall back into a tie.

“I’ve been in contention before,” said Hickok, who has won on the Korn Ferry Tour and the Canadian Forme Tour. “I know…