HARTFORD, Conn., August 4, 2016 - Day 3 of the Travelers Championship witnessed plenty of celebrities playing real golf and mini golf, dozens of amateurs competing in the tournament’s official pro-am and two unexpectedly large donations supporting ALS causes, this year’s charitable focus. The Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am combined PGA TOUR players,...
HARTFORD, Conn., August 3, 2016 – Practice rounds and short shots for charity dominated a fan-friendly Tuesday at the Travelers Championship, with early-morning rain making way for sun and pleasant temperatures in the afternoon. Players and caddies took their swings at The Umbrella at 15 ½ Challenge, the 85-yard “hole” at TPC...
HARTFORD, Conn., August 2, 2016 - Travelers Championship week began on Monday with the first of two pro-ams and the tournament’s Opening Ceremony, which highlighted its focus on charitable efforts relating to ALS research and patient care. Occupying a new date on the PGA TOUR schedule this year to accommodate the Olympics,...
HARTFORD, Conn., August 2, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that actor Luke Wilson and former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield will host the Farmington Bank Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 3 in the Farmington Bank Kids Zone at TPC River Highlands. Two waves of three-player teams begin...
HARTFORD, Conn., July 29, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced its full player field for the 2016 tournament, which will be held August 1-7 at TPC River Highlands. Eight players ranked among the world’s top 20 will be participating: Two-time Travelers Championship winner and defending champion Bubba Watson (No....
HARTFORD, Conn., July 29, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie; current and former UConn coaches Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie, Chris Dailey and Mike Cavanaugh; Dropkick Murphys lead singer Ken Casey; “The Voice” winner Javier Colon and renowned chef Ming Tsai have committed to play...
HARTFORD, Conn., July 28, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Branden Grace, Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry have committed to play in the 2016 tournament at TPC River Highlands. “These three players are all ranked among the world’s top 30, and we’re thrilled that they’re coming to TPC River...
HARTFORD, Conn., July 22, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that four-time major champion Ernie Els, along with Matt Kuchar and Retief Goosen, have committed to play in the 2016 tournament at TPC River Highlands. “We’re excited about adding these three PGA TOUR winners to our field,” said Travelers Championship...
HARTFORD, Conn., July 21, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Patrick Rodgers will play the 2016 Travelers Championship from Aug. 1–7. These four represent part of the next generation of top players on the PGA TOUR. “Since Travelers took over the title...
HARTFORD, Conn., July 19, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced actor Luke Wilson, actor and comedian Kevin Nealon, ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman, 10-time NBA All-Star Ray Allen, former Red Sox pitcher and World Series champion Tim Wakefield, actor Dane DeHaan, and Pittsburgh Penguins center and Stanley Cup champion Nick Bonino...
