Traveler’s Championship 2012: Fredrik Jacobson In Position To Repeat

At the 2011 Travelers Championship, Fredrik Jacobson outlasted John Rollins and Ryan Moore to capture his first PGA Tour title in impressive fashion. After completing his second round at this year’s Travelers event, Jacobson is in position to successfully defend his

After firing an opening-round 65 on Thursday, Jacobson followed with a four-under 66 on Friday morning to hold a one-shot lead over the field at nine-under. As of the time of this writing, Jacobson’s nearest competition comes in the form of Nathan Green, who is currently at eight-under par.

U.S. Open champ Webb Simpson recorded a one-under 69 to close Friday four shots off the tournament lead at five-under par. Elsewhere, Masters champion Bubba Watson followed his opening round 67 with a mediocre 71 in his second round. Both players are slated to play the weekend, as the current cut line is projected at even-par.