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2024 Travelers Championship money: Here’s how much every player made 
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2024 Travelers Championship money: Here’s how much every player made 

2024 Travelers Championship: Prize Money Unveiled

The 2024 Travelers Championship has announced its expanded prize pool of $8.4 million, a 15% increase from 2023. The winner of the tournament will receive a substantial payout of $1.512 million, a notable 15% surge from the previous year. The prestigious event, taking place at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, is set to attract top golfers and deliver substantial prize earnings across all positions. Specific prize money breakdown for different placements will be disclosed closer to the tournament date.

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Kim clings to 1-shot lead in delayed Travelers
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Kim clings to 1-shot lead in delayed Travelers

Kim Clinging to 1-Shot Lead

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — First-round leader T. Kim clings to a slim lead at the Travelers Championship, weathering severe weather to preserve his 1-shot advantage.

Kim fired a 5-under 65 Friday to maintain his advantage, finishing the day at 14-under 126 through two rounds at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler remains in contention, just one stroke back, thanks to a bogey-free 5-under 65. J.T. Poston (12-under 128) and Cameron Young (11-under 129) trail by three and four strokes, respectively.

The tournament has been disrupted by severe weather, forcing a suspension of play Friday afternoon. Third-round action is scheduled to begin Saturday.

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After a chaotic protest on 18th green, Scottie Scheffler wins Travelers
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After a chaotic protest on 18th green, Scottie Scheffler wins Travelers

Scheffler Triumphs Despite Course Chaos

Controversy erupted on the 18th hole at the Travelers Championship as a rogue protestor invaded the green during Scheffler’s attempt at a birdie putt. The interruption forced a halt to play and left the tournament in turmoil. Despite the distraction, Scheffler maintained his composure and returned to sink the crucial putt, clinching victory. The win marks Scheffler’s second PGA Tour victory in a month, solidifying his status as one of the world’s premier golfers.

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Scheffler bests Kim in playoff for 6th win of ’24
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Scheffler bests Kim in playoff for 6th win of ’24

In a thrilling climax to the Travelers Championship, rising Korean star T. Kim succumbed to world number one Scottie Scheffler in a dramatic playoff to relinquish his overnight lead. Kim had scaled towering heights with nine birdies in the opening round, but it was Scheffler who prevailed, firing an eagle on the first extra hole to secure his sixth scintillating victory of the 2024 season. American J.T. Poston, who matched Scheffler’s 8-under 63 in the first round, fought valiantly but ultimately finished tied for second alongside Kim.

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2024 Travelers Championship purse: Payout info, winner’s share 
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2024 Travelers Championship purse: Payout info, winner’s share 

2024 Travelers Championship Purse: Payout Info, Winner’s Share

The 2024 Travelers Championship will offer a significant increase in its prize pool, with the overall purse growing to a reported $8.4 million. This marks a substantial 15% increase from the 2023 purse of $7.3 million.

The winner of the 2024 tournament will receive a payout of $1.512 million, a rise from the previous year’s $1.314 million. The projected bonus represents a notable 15% surge in the victor’s share.

The tournament, which takes place at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, is a prestigious event on the PGA TOUR. It has become a popular draw for golf fans and attracts some of the biggest names in the sport.

Additional details about the purse and payout structure, including prize money for different positions, are expected to be released closer to the tournament date.

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Harrington achieves 3-peat in Champions event
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Harrington achieves 3-peat in Champions event

Padraig Harrington has achieved a historic three-peat in the Champions event, becoming the first player to win the tournament in three consecutive years. The Irishman held off a strong challenge from Bernhard Langer and Miguel Ángel Jiménez to secure the victory, marking his ninth win on the PGA Tour Champions. Harrington’s consistency and impressive performance throughout the tournament showcased his exceptional skills and solidifies his position as one of the tour’s top players.

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2024 Travelers Championship Sunday TV coverage: How to watch Round 4
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2024 Travelers Championship Sunday TV coverage: How to watch Round 4

Travelers Championship Final Round TV Coverage

The concluding round of the 2024 Travelers Championship will be televised live on NBC from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The Golf Channel broadcasts the competition from 1 p.m. through 3 p.m. Peacock will also broadcast the competition online. The final round is scheduled to begin at noon Eastern Time with tee times, with the leaders teeing off at about 2:30 Eastern Time. Defending champion Harris English is a major contender for a repeat title. Other contenders in the field include Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele.

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Hatton up 3 at LIV Nashville after bogey-free 64
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Hatton up 3 at LIV Nashville after bogey-free 64

Tyrrell Hatton fired a flawless 8-under 64 to seize a three-stroke lead after the first round of the LIV Golf Invitational – Nashville on Friday. The Englishman, who won the opening event of the breakaway series in London in June, made eight birdies at the par-71, no-cut event at the堊TPC Southwind.

Hatton, 30, leads Chile’s Joaquin Niemann and American Talor Gooch, who both shot 67s.

Niemann, the highest-ranked player in the field at No. 19 in the world, played alongside Hatton and birdied three of his last four holes to stay in contention.

Gooch, one of 10 Americans in the 48-man field, is making his debut in the Saudi-backed series. He is one of several players who resigned this year from the PGA Tour.

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2024 Travelers Championship Sunday TV coverage, tee times 
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2024 Travelers Championship Sunday TV coverage, tee times 

Travelers Championship: Sunday TV Coverage, Tee Times

The final round of the 2024 Travelers Championship will be broadcast live on NBC from 3 pm to 6 pm ET. Golf Channel will provide coverage from 1 pm to 3 pm ET. Peacock will also stream the tournament live.

Tee times for the final round are scheduled to begin at 12 pm ET. The leaders will tee off at approximately 2:30 pm ET.

Defending champion Harris English will be among the favorites to win the tournament again this year. Other contenders include Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, and Xander Schauffele.

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2 hospitalized as lightning hits tree at Travelers
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2 hospitalized as lightning hits tree at Travelers

Tragedy struck at the Travelers Championship on Thursday when lightning hit a tree near the 15th hole, hospitalizing two people.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.

The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

Play was suspended for nearly two hours due to the incident.

The Travelers Championship is one of the PGA Tour’s premier events, and this year’s tournament is being held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.

This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of lightning and the importance of seeking shelter during thunderstorms.

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