Travelers Championship playoff set for Monday after Hovland, Scheffler tie
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The Travelers Championship could not be completed on Sunday after Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler finished regulation play tied at 21-under par. Organizers delayed the playoff to Monday, with the two golfers scheduled to compete in sudden death on the 18th hole. Scheffler had carded a final round of 68 to force the tie. Hovland had remained near the lead throughout the tournament. The playoff was set to be the final Signature Event of the PGA Tour season.
What’s verified
Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler were tied at 21-under par after 72 holes of the Travelers Championship.
The playoff was postponed to Monday.
Where accounts differ
The reason for the playoff postponement differs between accounts. One report states there was not enough daylight to begin the playoff on Sunday. Another report cites a suspension due to dangerous weather. The scheduled start time also conflicts: one report says 2pm local time in Connecticut, while another says 9am ET.
Not yet confirmed
A single report states that Hovland won the playoff on the first extra hole after Scheffler missed a short birdie putt. The same report says Hovland made a birdie from seven feet, secured his eighth PGA Tour title, and that his mother watched him win live for the first time. That report also includes quotes from Hovland expressing relief and from Scheffler saying he was disappointed but felt his game was in a good spot, and that Scheffler plans to defend the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale from July 16-19. Another report, written before the playoff, says the event was the final Signature Event of the PGA Tour season and that Scheffler had a round of 68 on Sunday. It also mentions Norway fans in attendance and that the playoff could be seen on Golf Channel, NBC Sports Network, and Peacock. It is not confirmed from multiple sources who won the playoff.
Key figures
Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler
Sources: Sky Sports, sbnation.com
