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Viktor Hovland Wins Travelers in Playoff Over Scheffler

6/29/2026

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Viktor Hovland (Norwegian golfer) defeated Scottie Scheffler (American) in a playoff to win the Travelers Championship.
Hovland sank a 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole while Scheffler missed a 4-foot birdie attempt.
Both players finished at 21-under 259, with Hovland posting a final-round 69 and Scheffler a 68.
The tournament marked the PGA Tour’s first Monday finish since the 2025 Players Championship, which used a three-hole aggregate playoff.

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Viktor Hovland (Norwegian golfer) defeated Scottie Scheffler (American) in a playoff to win the Travelers Championship.
Hovland sank a 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole while Scheffler missed a 4-foot birdie attempt.
Both players finished at 21-under 259, with Hovland posting a final-round 69 and Scheffler a 68.
The tournament marked the PGA Tour’s first Monday finish since the 2025 Players Championship, which used a three-hole aggregate playoff.