article_snippet.sent: However, he and his fellow competitors were no match for Troy Merritt, who fired a 10-under 61 to equal the course record at Harbour Town Golf Links and open up a four-shot lead at the top of the standings.
article_snippet.sent: Troy Merritt fired a 10-under 61 to equal the course record at Harbour Town Golf Links Harbour Town Golf Links .
article_snippet.sent: That looked to have put Troy Merritt firmly in contention, with playing partner and defending champion Matt Kuchar holding the clubhouse lead at the time on eight under.
article_snippet.sent: Yet Troy Merritt took everyone by surprise with a storming run which saw Troy Merritt pick up seven shots on the back nine and shoot to the top of the leaderboard on 12 under overall.
article_snippet.sent: The 29-year-old American, who finished a flawless round with four successive birdies, admitted everything simply fell into place for Troy Merritt. '
article_snippet.sent: It was a lot of fun,' Troy Merritt told the PGA Tour website. '
article_snippet.sent: And I was just fortunate to close with four in a row. '
article_snippet.sent: Troy Merritt took everyone by surprise with a storming run which shot defending champion Matt Kuchar to the top of the leaderboard the leaderboard .
article_snippet.sent: Troy Merritt lines up a putt on the 17th hole during the second round of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town .
highlights_snippet.sent: However, Jordan Spieth and Jordan Spieth fellow competitors were no match for Troy Merritt .
  