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Hovland Leads Scheffler by One Stroke at Travelers Championship

6/29/2026

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Viktor Hovland led No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke entering the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.
The tournament offers a $20 million purse, with the champion set to win $3.6 million.
Last place will earn $36 000, one-hundredth of the winner’s share, while second place receives $2.16 million.
Collin Morikawa will earn $1.36 million, Matt Fitzpatrick $960 000, Wyndham Clark $760 000, and 40th-place ties Alex Noren and Tony Finau $44 250 each.

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Viktor Hovland led No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke entering the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.
The tournament offers a $20 million purse, with the champion set to win $3.6 million.
Last place will earn $36 000, one-hundredth of the winner’s share, while second place receives $2.16 million.
Collin Morikawa will earn $1.36 million, Matt Fitzpatrick $960 000, Wyndham Clark $760 000, and 40th-place ties Alex Noren and Tony Finau $44 250 each.