Viktor Hovland clinches Travelers Championship over Scottie Scheffler

Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland won the 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, by sinking a 15‑foot birdie putt on the first sudden‑death playoff hole. The victory ended a 15‑month win drought for Hovland and gave him his eighth PGA Tour title and a $1.2 million prize.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who entered the tournament as the season’s dominant player, finished tied for second after the playoff. The event was delayed by rain, with the final round completed on Monday morning. About 5,000 spectators watched the dramatic finish. Hovland’s win lifts him in the FedEx Cup standings, while Scheffler remains in contention for the season‑long title.