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Travelers Championship Sees Spaun, Scheffler and McIlroy Headline Field

Travelers Championship brings U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun together with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler plus Rory McIlroy to a course where low scores are nearly the norm.

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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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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland attends a press conference prior to the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 18, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut.

Overview

  • J.J. Spaun arrives in Connecticut fresh off his first major at Oakmont, jumping from 109th to eighth in the world and vaulting to third in Ryder Cup standings.
  • World No 1 Scottie Scheffler returns as defending Travelers champion after a T7 at the U.S. Open, praising TPC River Highlands for rewarding precision and penalizing errant shots.
  • Rory McIlroy, who tied for 19th at the U.S. Open thanks to a final-round 67, aims to build on renewed confidence with birdie opportunities on the par-70 layout.
  • TPC River Highlands has produced winning scores of 22- and 23-under par in the past two years, offering a stark scoring contrast to Oakmont’s rigorous setup.
  • With the Ryder Cup fast approaching at Bethpage Black this September, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley will eye performances that could shape his team’s lineup.