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Hovland Wins Travelers, Scheffler Misses, Johnson Skips Open

7/2/2026

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Viktor Hovland won the Travelers Championship in a playoff over Scottie Scheffler.
Scottie Scheffler missed a four-foot putt while Hovland made a seven-foot putt to secure the victory.
The £15 million purse awarded Hovland £2.7 million and Scheffler £1.6 million.
Dustin Johnson withdrew from Final Qualifying and will miss The Open at Royal Birkdale.

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Viktor Hovland won the Travelers Championship in a playoff over Scottie Scheffler.
Scottie Scheffler missed a four-foot putt while Hovland made a seven-foot putt to secure the victory.
The £15 million purse awarded Hovland £2.7 million and Scheffler £1.6 million.
Dustin Johnson withdrew from Final Qualifying and will miss The Open at Royal Birkdale.