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Scheffler Tops Elite Field as Travelers Championship Opens at TPC River Highlands

It marks the PGA Tour’s final signature event before The Open, featuring a deep field vying for a $20 million purse on a birdie-friendly track.

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May 17, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; J.J. Spaun takes a shot on the second hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Defending champion Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament as the 11-4 favorite after shooting 22-under par to win here last year.
  • U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun will tee off in a marquee pairing with Scheffler at 1:45 p.m. Thursday as he carries newfound confidence to TPC River Highlands.
  • Rory McIlroy, who finished tied for 19th at Oakmont, seeks to regain form in his final PGA Tour start before the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
  • TPC River Highlands’ par-70 layout has produced double-digit under-par winning scores in every tournament since 1994, setting the stage for a potential birdie fest.
  • The tournament features 45 of the top 50 golfers among 72 competitors vying for a $20 million purse with $3.6 million awarded to the champion.