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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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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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Young cards 59, lowest on PGA Tour in 4 years
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Young cards 59, lowest on PGA Tour in 4 years

Golf pro Justin Young achieved an impressive feat on Wednesday, shooting a 59 in the first round of the Puerto Rico Open. This remarkable score, the lowest in four years on the PGA Tour, has earned him the outright lead.

Young, a four-time tour winner, started his round with a birdie on the first hole and didn’t slow down, carding nine more birdies and an eagle. He made par on just six holes, solidifying his lead with an 11-under effort.

Young’s exceptional performance has set a new record for the lowest score on the PGA Tour since Jim Furyk’s 58 at the Travelers Championship in 2016. His success highlights the skill and precision required in professional golf, where a single stroke can make a significant difference.

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WATCH: PGA Tour winner makes 432 foot putt for potential record
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WATCH: PGA Tour winner makes 432 foot putt for potential record

WATCH: PGA Tour winner makes 432 foot putt for potential record

PGA Tour winner Brendon Todd sinks a remarkable 432-foot putt on the 18th hole at the PGA Championship. The putt, which was captured on video, is a potential record for the longest putt ever made on the PGA Tour.

Todd’s putt came at the end of a dramatic third round at the PGA Championship. The 35-year-old American started the day tied for the lead, but he quickly fell behind after making a triple bogey on the first hole.

However, Todd bounced back with birdies on the third and fourth holes, and he eventually took the lead for good with a birdie on the 16th hole.

Todd’s 432-foot putt was the icing on the cake, and it gave him a two-stroke lead heading into the final round.

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Olesen becomes 1st Dane to win British Amateur
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Olesen becomes 1st Dane to win British Amateur

Olesen Becomes First Dane to Win British Amateur

Copenhagen, Denmark – Thorbjørn Olesen has become the first Dane to win the British Amateur Championship, after defeating England’s Ashley Chesters 5&4 in the final at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales.

The 19-year-old Olesen, who is ranked 22nd in the world amateur rankings, played superbly throughout the week and was never behind in the final. He birdied the opening two holes and never looked back, eventually closing out the match on the 14th green.

Olesen’s victory is a major breakthrough for Danish golf and is sure to inspire a new generation of golfers in his home country. He is the first non-British winner of the British Amateur since 2005 and the first player from continental Europe to win the title since 1985.

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2024 Travelers Championship Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3
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2024 Travelers Championship Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3

Tune in Saturday, June 22nd for Round 3 of the 2024 Travelers Championship live on Golf Channel at 12:30 PM ET. Coverage continues on NBC from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET. Catch all the action and expert analysis as the top golfers battle it out for the title at TPC River Highlands, Cromwell. Stream live on Peacock and follow @TravelersChamp on Twitter for updates and tee times. Get ready for an exciting day of golf as the tournament heats up!

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