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Viktor Hovland admits how he really feels about having to play with Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers

Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler set up a Sunday showdown at the Travelers Championship after Hovland took the lead with a final-hole birdie.

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The brief

Viktor Hovland has ascended to the top of the Travelers Championship leaderboard after birdying the 18th hole to leapfrog Scottie Scheffler. The two players have broken away from the rest of the field, establishing a duel for the final day of the tournament.

Coverage from ESPN, CBS Sports, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the competitive gap between the leaders and the rest of the field. Reports from hitc.com specifically highlight Hovland's personal reactions to playing alongside Scheffler during the event.

Attention now turns to the Sunday showdown to determine the PGA Tour victory.

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Quick answers

Who is currently leading the Travelers Championship?

Viktor Hovland is atop the leaderboard after birdying the 18th hole.

Who is Hovland's primary competition for the title?

Scottie Scheffler, who has broken away with Hovland to set up a Sunday duel.

When is the final showdown taking place?

The showdown is scheduled for Sunday.

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