Hovland beats Scheffler in Travelers Championship playoff
Viktor Hovland defeated world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut, after Scheffler missed a short birdie putt. Both players finished regulation at 21-under par. Play was suspended Sunday due to storms and darkness. Hovland’s win is his eighth PGA Tour title and first since March 2025. Scheffler, the defending champion, will next aim to retain The Open Championship.
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Viktor Hovland beats Scottie Scheffler to win Travelers Championship
Viktor Hovland defeated Scottie Scheffler in a sudden death playoff at the 2026 Travelers Championship, earning $3.6 million. Scheffler, despite leading by two strokes on Sunday, was caught by Hovland's three consecutive birdies. A weather delay moved the finish to Monday. Hovland birdied the first playoff hole, while Scheffler missed his putt. The article also reviews pre-tournament betting picks, noting Scheffler (+440) and Collin Morikawa (+3000) missed as winners, while Matt Fitzpatrick (+370) hit as a top-5 bet. The win marks only Scheffler's second victory of the season despite over $15 million in earnings.
Forbes - BusinessHovland beats Scheffler in Travelers Championship playoff after short miss
Viktor Hovland defeated Scottie Scheffler on the first playoff hole at the Travelers Championship, making birdie after Scheffler missed a short putt. The playoff decided the winner of the PGA Tour event, with Hovland claiming the title. The victory occurred on June 29, 2026, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
SkySports | NewsViktor Hovland Wins Travelers Championship in Playoff as Scottie Scheffler Misses Short Putt
Viktor Hovland defeated world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship, after Scheffler missed a birdie putt from inside three feet on the first extra hole. Both players finished regulation play at 21 under par at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, with darkness forcing the sudden-death playoff to be postponed to Monday afternoon. Hovland, who made a seven-foot birdie putt, secured his eighth PGA Tour title and first since March 2025. Scheffler, who won the same event in 2024, missed out on his 21st PGA Tour win. He will next aim to defend his Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale in July.
SkySports | NewsScheffler forces Monday playoff with Hovland at Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship concluded its final round on Sunday with world number one Scottie Scheffler forcing a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland after a dramatic finish. Play was suspended earlier due to weather, delaying the conclusion. The playoff is now scheduled for Monday morning. Multiple news outlets, including ESPN, Golf Channel, and WFSB, reported on the event's logistics and broadcast details. Spectators are advised of revised schedules and access arrangements for the playoff round.
Top stories - Google NewsScheffler Leads Morikawa as Storm Halts Travelers Championship Final Round
Scottie Scheffler held a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa in the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands before lightning and torrential rain suspended play. Scheffler, the world No. 1, was five holes from victory at 20 under par. Morikawa had earlier shot a career-low 61 to tie the lead and take the clubhouse lead. Overnight leader Viktor Hovland struggled, falling to 19 under after a front-nine bogey. US Open champion Wyndham Clark moved to 19 under through 14 holes, while England's Matt Fitzpatrick rose to within three shots of Scheffler with three holes remaining. The tournament was halted with Scheffler leading through 13 holes.
SkySports | NewsScheffler's clutch putt sets up Monday play-off vs Hovland at Travelers Championship
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler drained an eight-foot par putt on the final hole of the rain-soaked Travelers Championship to force a Monday play-off against Viktor Hovland. Scheffler started the final round one shot behind Hovland but took the lead after a weather delay. Hovland, rejuvenated after the stoppage, birdied two of his last five holes to match Scheffler at 21-under par. Scheffler shot a final round 68, while Hovland posted 69. The play-off was postponed due to fading light and will resume at 2 p.m. BST on Monday, live on Sky Sports Golf. It is the first Monday finish on the PGA Tour since the 2025 Players Championship. Scheffler has a 2-2 record in play-offs, while Hovland won his only previous play-off at the 2023 Memorial Tournament.
SkySports | NewsHovland Leads Scheffler by One Heading into Final Round of Travelers Championship
Viktor Hovland holds a one-shot lead over World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler going into the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut. Scheffler, who shot a spectacular 10-under 60 on Friday, carded a third-round 67 to reach 19-under, but a bogey on the 18th hole allowed Hovland to take the lead with a 64. Hovland recovered from a bogey after the turn and sank four birdies on the back nine, including a crucial one on the 18th. Patrick Cantlay and Akshay Bhatia are tied for third at 15-under, five shots back. Ireland's Shane Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick, and US Open champion Wyndham Clark are among a group at 13-under. Alex Fitzpatrick, seeking to qualify for the Open, shot a six-under 64 after changing putters. The final round will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
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