After a brutal week at the US Open, which resulted in J.J. Spaun securing a maiden Major title, the PGA Tour returns at the Travelers Championship.
Taking place at TPC River Highlands, it’s set to be a completely different test to that of Oakmont Country Club, where the winning score from Spaun was just one-under-par.
Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his Travelers Championship title
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Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his Travelers Championship title that he won in a playoff against Tom Kim 12 months ago.
The World No.1 will be favorite going into the tournament, which happens to be the final Signature Event of 2025 and features a bumper field that includes Major winners Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele.
Below, the outright-winner odds are listed for many of the leading players in the field as well as our expert favorite and sleeper picks.
Travelers Championship Course Guide: TPC River Highlands
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TPC River Highlands is one of the many TPC courses in America and, measuring just 6,844 yards, it’s also the shortest golf course you’ll find on the PGA Tour calendar in 2025.
Having staged the Travelers Championship since 1984, TPC River Highlands holds the accolade for the lowest score in PGA Tour history, when Jim Furyk fired a 12-under 58 in 2016.
Along with the 58, Cameron Young shot a 59 in last year’s tournament, producing two eagles and seven birdies. Patrick Cantlay also shot a 10-under 60 in 2011 while still part of the UCLA golf team.
Furyk during his round of 58 in 2016
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Being a short layout, the protection at TPC River Highlands comes in the form of small, tricky greens, with the putting surfaces in Cromwell, Connecticut, the third smallest, on average, in 2025.
In terms of memorable holes, the closing stretch plays a big part in the outcome of the tournament, with the 15th a drivable par-4, the 16th a picturesque par-3 and the 17th and 18th tough par-4s to finish.
Because of its playability, approach play will be a crucial factor this week, as well as shot-making from off the tee. Also, given the low-scoring of the last few years, birdies and eagles will be needed.
Travelers Championship Previous Winners
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