What is at prize for the Travelers Championship winner?

The champion will collect a $2 million purse, the largest prize for a PGA Tour event in the early season.

How will the playoff affect FedExCup standings?

The victor earns a substantial FedExCup point haul, potentially moving them several spots up the early‑season leaderboard and influencing qualification for the playoffs.

When and where will the sudden‑death playoff take place?

The playoff is scheduled for Monday at the Travelers Championship venue in Connecticut, following the rain‑delayed final round on Sunday.

How do Scheffler and Hovland compare in clutch situations this season?

Scheffler ranks fourth in strokes‑gained: putting under pressure, while Hovland leads the tour in proximity to the hole from 125–150 yards, highlighting their contrasting strengths in high‑stakes moments.

Why is weather becoming a bigger factor in PGA Tour events?

Three of the first five events this season have faced rain delays or closures, forcing players to adapt to unpredictable conditions and reshaping tournament logistics and preparation strategies.

Scheffler and Hovland Set for Monday Playoff at Travelers

Rain‑delayed drama forces two PGA Tour stars into a sudden‑death showdown for $2 million and FedExCup points.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 29 Jun, 18:55

Scheffler and Hovland Set for Monday Playoff at Travelers

Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland will face off in a sudden‑death playoff on Monday after both finished the rain‑delayed final round of the Travelers Championship tied for the lead. The final round, suspended by heavy rain, resumed late on Sunday, and the two 54‑year‑old PGA Tour veterans posted identical scores of 10‑under‑par. With the tournament’s $2 million purse on the line, the winner will also claim a sizable FedExCup point haul that could catapult either player up the early‑season leaderboard.

Why this matters

Frequently asked

Source

More on Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler's Grand Slam Bid

U.S. Open Thursday: McIlroy, Scheffler surge early at Shinnecock

Scheffler’s rage at coach exposes US Open nerves

Clark’s four-shot US Open lead survives windy chaos at Shinnecock

Editor's picks

Nelly Korda Captures U.S. Women's Open in Thrilling Finish

McIlroy’s US Open meltdown: back nine implosion erases title hopes

Fitzpatrick leads Truist Championship as Young closes in, McIlroy stumbles

McIlroy's Call for LIV Players' Return to PGA Tour

Up next

Record’s June 17, 2026 front page spotlights hockey

Ronaldo flops as Mbappé, Messi, Haaland steal spotlight in Portugal’s opener

DeLauter out, Watson in: Guardians roll the dice on rookie debut

Trea Turner exits with calf contusion after HBP vs. Mets

Giroud: Bouaddi’s finishing holds key to Real Madrid dream

Sharks swap 20th pick, land Kesselring and 27th overall in draft maneuver

More about Connecticut Sun

Scheffler’s 60 crushes field, leads Travelers by one

Scheffler flirts with 59, takes Travelers Championship lead

Sun edge Mystics in tight WNBA clash on June 26

Lacan, Nelson-Ododa lead balanced Sun past Mystics 68-57

More news

Korda's Clutch Putt Secures Second Straight U.S. Women's Open

DeChambeau's LIV Backup Plan Signals a Power Shift

Dustin Johnson Gets PGA Invite as Tiger, Phil Sit Out

2026 Truist Championship Round 1 Tee Times

More about Golf

Ryu Hae-ran Dominates Women's PGA

Hovland Relishes Final Group Showdown With Scheffler

Scheffler’s quiet focus: How he handles chatter on the course

Korda six back as Yoon blasts into Women's PGA lead