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After stunning Scottie Scheffler miss, Viktor Hovland claims Travelers Championship in Monday playoff
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Key Points:
- Viktor Hovland won the Travelers Championship in a sudden-death playoff against world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who missed a crucial two-foot putt on the first playoff hole.
- The playoff took place on the par-4 18th hole, where both players hit excellent drives and approach shots, but Hovland holed a six-foot putt while Scheffler's putt just missed.
- This victory marks Hovland's eighth PGA Tour win and his first since 2025, ending a period of mixed results following his 2023 Tour Championship victory.
- Scheffler had a strong season with consistent top finishes and leads the FedEx Cup playoff chase, but fell just short at the Travelers despite holding a two-stroke lead before a rain delay on Sunday.
- The Travelers Championship concludes the PGA Tour's eight Signature Events for 2026, with the Tour planning a major schedule overhaul next season to increase the number of high-profile tournaments.
