NEW YORK (Reuters) - Holder Hunter Mahan fired a flawless seven-under-par 63 to surge into an early one-shot lead in Friday's second round at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut. The 26-year-old American, making the most of receptive conditions on an overcast day at the TPC River Highlands, piled up seven birdies for a nine-under total of 131. That left him one ahead of compatriot ...

PGA Tour Professional Joe Durant answers questions after demonstrating some golf tips to a group of junior golfers and parents Thursday morning at A.C. Read golf course on Pensacola NAS before the start of the Tom Dorsey Winter Classic Junior Golf Tournament.

After holding a free golf clinic for a group of junior golfers in conjunction with the Tom Dorsey Winter Classic Junior Golf Tournament, PGA Tour Professional Joe Durant and his son, Hayes, 9, (far left), have their picture taken with fans Gus and Shieko Prince Thursday morning at A.C. Read golf course on Pensacola NAS.

PGA Tour Professional Joe Durant gives some advice and demonstrates some golf tips to a group of junior golfers and parents Thursday morning at A.C. Read golf course on Pensacola NAS before the start of the Tom Dorsey Winter Classic Junior Golf Tournament.

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 31: Andy Morgan, President of the European Golf Association talks to the media during the launch of the the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort on May 31, 2006 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 31: Scott Kelly, European Tour Marketing Director talks to the media during the launch of the the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort on May 31, 2006 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 31: Andy Ingram, Captain of the European Junior Ryder Cup Team, talks to the media during the launch of the the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort on May 31, 2006 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 31: (l-r) Scott Kelly, European Tour Marketing Director, Andy Morgan, President of the European Golf Association and Andy Ingram, Captain of the European Junior Ryder Cup Team talk to the media during the launch of the the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort on May 31, 2006 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 31: (L-R) Scott Kelly, European Tour Marketing Director, Andy Morgan, President of the European Golf Association and Andy Ingram, Captain of the European Junior Ryder Cup Team talk to the media during the launch of the the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort on May 31, 2006 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 31: (L-R) Scott Kelly, European Tour Marketing Director, Andy Morgan, President of the European Golf Association and Andy Ingram, Captain of the European Junior Ryder Cup Team pose with the Ryder Cup Trophy during the launch of the the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort on May 31, 2006 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 11: Gordon Brand Junior of Scotland hits his second shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 2004 Qatar Masters played at the Doha Golf Club on March 11, 2004 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

KAUAI, HI - NOVEMBER 25: A member of the Kauai Junior Golf Club looks on as Davis Love III and Justin Leonard practice on the range for a Pro-Am for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at the Poipu Bay Golf Course on November 25, 2002 in Kauai, Hawaii. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KAUAI, HI - NOVEMBER 25: Davis Love III talks to the Kauai Junior Golf Club members during a clinic prior to the Pro-Am for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at the Poipu Bay Golf Course on November 25, 2002 in Kauai, Hawaii. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 25 : Emma Cabrera and Benjamin Regent celebrate after winning their match at the Junior Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 25, 2002. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 25 : Benjamin Regent of Europe tees off on the first hole during the final day's play at the Junior Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 25, 2002. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 25 : Jenny Suh of the United States tees off on the seventh hole during the final day's play at the Junior Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 25, 2002. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 25 : Carmen Alonso of Europe tees off on the seventh hole during the final day's play at the Junior Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 25, 2002. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 24 : Raphael de Sousa of Europe tees off on the first hole during the first day's play at the Junior Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 24, 2002. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 23 : Christy O'Connor Junior (left) and Eammon Darcy during an exhibition prior to the Junior Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 23, 2002. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 23 : The European team with John O'Leary, Christy O'Connor Junior and Dr Michael Smurfit (centre, back row) at the Opening Ceremony for the Junior Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 23, 2002. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

18-21 May 1995: Gordon Brand Junior in action during the Spanish Open at the Club De Campo in Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/Allsport

18-21 May 1995: Gordon Brand Junior of England checks the line of his putt during the Spanish Open at the Club De Campo in Madrid, Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/Allsport

1996: Gordon Brand Junior of England drives down the fairway during the Peugeot Open at the Club de Campo in Madrid, Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Clive Mason/Allsport

1993: Portrait of Gordan Brand Junior of England with the trophy after winning the European Open at the East Sussex National Golf Club in England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport

Undated: Portrait of Gordon Brand Junior of England during the PGA European Tour at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/Allsport

1989: Gordon Brand Junior and Ronan Rafferty chat during the Ryder Cup at The Belfry Golf Club in Sutton Coldfield, England. The event finished in a 14-14 draw which was enough for Europe to retain the trophy. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport