Playoff Details and Broadcast Information
The 2026 Travelers Championship will conclude with a playoff on Monday morning at TPC River Highlands, featuring Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland. The decision to hold the playoff on Monday was made after a significant weather delay impacted Sunday’s final round, leading to insufficient daylight to complete the competition.
The playoff is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET. Both players will start on the 18th hole in a sudden-death format. If they remain tied after the first playoff hole, they will continue to play the 18th until a champion is determined. The winner will receive a prize of $3.6 million, while the runner-up will be awarded $2.16 million.
For those looking to watch the action, television coverage will be provided by Golf Channel and NBCSN, starting at 9 a.m. ET. Streaming options will also be available from 9 a.m. ET.
Sunday’s Weather Impact and Final Round Play
Sunday’s final round of the Travelers Championship was significantly affected by a lengthy weather delay. Play was initially suspended at 5:57 p.m. ET due to dangerous weather conditions, with rain suddenly pelting TPC River Highlands. Electricity was eventually detected in the radius of the course, leading to the suspension. A total of 1.12 inches of rain fell on the course.
The final round resumed at 7:20 p.m. ET. Before the suspension, Scottie Scheffler had made two birdies in his last four holes, including a two-putt from 39 feet on the par-5 13th. At the time of the suspension, Scheffler was leading by one shot.
Despite the weather challenges, some players managed strong performances. Collin Morikawa, for instance, held the lead in the clubhouse after completing a 9-under 61 on Sunday. His final birdie on the 18th hole was made in driving rain, following an approach shot from a fairway bunker to within eight feet. Morikawa finished his week at 20-under.
Scheffler and Hovland’s Path to the Playoff
Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland both finished their final rounds late Sunday night, tied at 21-under 259. Both players had opportunities to secure the win on the 72nd hole but were unable to convert their birdie chances. Scheffler‘s 27-foot attempt came up eight feet short, though he successfully made the par. Hovland‘s birdie effort narrowly missed, sliding by the right edge of the cup.
Scheffler shot a 2-under 68 in his final round and is seeking his second victory of the season. He previously won this event in a playoff in 2024 against Tom Kim. Scheffler holds a career playoff record of 2-2 on the PGA TOUR.
Hovland, who shot a 1-under 69 in his final round, is looking for another significant win. He previously won the Valspar Championship a year ago, ending a two-year winless period. Hovland also has a playoff victory in his PGA TOUR career, having won the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday in 2023.
Other Notable Performances
While Scheffler and Hovland are set to compete for the title, other players also delivered strong performances during the tournament. Matt Fitzpatrick, who has three victories this season, finished one shot behind the leaders at 19-under. Last week’s U.S. Open winner, Wyndham Clark, was tied for fifth place at 18-under, alongside Akshay Bhatia.
The Travelers Championship serves as the final Signature Event of the season, adding to the significance of the competition. The playoff between Scheffler and Hovland will determine the champion on Monday morning.
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Source: golf.com
