Travelers Championship Begins Connecticut Featuring Scheffler, McIlroy, Spaun

The 2025 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut is set to feature a star-studded field following the U.S. Open, with a $20 million purse at stake. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who has had a dominant season with three PGA Tour wins including the PGA Championship, is the heavy favorite to win again, despite a T7 finish at the U.S. Open. Rory McIlroy returns to the event seeking to regain his top form after a T19 finish at Oakmont, while Xander Schauffele, the 2022 winner, remains a strong contender, having secured consistent top-20 finishes this season. Other notable players include J.J. Spaun, the 2025 U.S. Open champion, and Patrick Cantlay, known for solid performances at this course. The event is a no-cut, birdie-friendly tournament, attracting all eligible players in the top 22 world rankings and promising exciting competition on one of the tour’s shortest courses. The tournament also marks the first signature event of the season featuring both Scheffler and McIlroy since March’s Arnold Palmer Invitational.