Scottie Scheffler secured his sixth PGA Tour win of the season at the Travelers Championship, overcoming a bizarre disruption on the final hole to triumph in a playoff against Tom Kim.
Scheffler’s thrilling win at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., was momentarily marred by intruders who sprayed powder on the 18th green. The delay caused by police tackling them lasted about five minutes. Despite this interruption, Scheffler kept his cool and ended with a score of 5-under 65 to reach 22-under for four days.
Scheffler’s triumph signifies the highest number of PGA Tour conquests in a solitary term, besting Tiger Woods’ six wins in 2009. With only two months left before it ends, the current world leader is on an impressive course.
The matchup against Kim in the playoffs was intense. Scheffler narrowly missed a 26-foot putt and settled for par, while Kim pulled off an impressive 10-foot birdie putt to tie it up. During sudden-death overtime, the location of hole 18 had to be changed due to earlier complications. With an 11-foot approach shot, Scheffler landed near the cup as Kim’s ball got stuck deep into a bunker nearby. After successfully managing two putts for par, Sheffler claimed victory when his opponent failed to make their saving-par attempt from inside the sand trap.”
Reflecting on his season, Scheffler has now won four of the PGA Tour’s $20 million limited-field, no-cut signature events, including prestigious titles at the Masters and The Players Championship. His win at the Travelers Championship earned him a $3.6 million payday.
Scheffler’s path to victory was not without challenges. Trailing Kim by three strokes after the first round, by two after the second, and by one heading into Sunday, Scheffler showcased his resilience and skill. His comeback was particularly notable given his tie for 41st at the US Open, his worst finish of the year.
By clinching this victory, Scottie Scheffler further cements his standing as the most formidable contender in golf throughout the present season. This paves the way for a thrilling end to the PGA Tour year.
