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Tournament Update
Travelers Championship Statement – Nathan Grube, Tournament Director
The PGA TOUR today announced that the 2020 Travelers Championship is currently scheduled as a TV-only event, broadcast by CBS and the Golf Channel, June 25–28. Conducting the tournament without crowds on-site is in the best interest of protecting everyone, including the Connecticut community at large.
read more »PATRICK REED COMMITS TO 2020 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 4, 2020 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion whose recent victory at the WGC-Mexico Championship gave him eight career wins on the PGA TOUR, has committed to play in the 2020 tournament.
read more »BROOKS KOEPKA, WEBB SIMPSON, GRAEME MCDOWELL COMMIT TO 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 11, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced that three U.S. Open winners – reigning champion Brooks Koepka, 2012 winner Webb Simpson and 2010 champion Graeme McDowell – have committed to play next week at TPC River Highlands. It will be Koepka’s third Travelers Championship appearance, Simpson’s ninth and McDowell’s first. “With […]
read more »EIGHT ADDITIONAL PAST CHAMPIONS COMMIT TO 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 8, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced that eight more former tournament winners – Russell Knox, Kevin Streelman, Ken Duke, Marc Leishman, Freddie Jacobson, Stewart Cink, Hunter Mahan and J.J. Henry – have committed to play in 2018. Defending champion Jordan Spieth and two-time winner Bubba Watson had previously committed. “These […]
read more »XANDER SCHAUFFELE, PATRICK CANTLAY, AARON WISE COMMIT TO 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP; DOUG GHIM, NICK HARDY, DYLAN MEYER RECEIVE EXEMPTIONS
HARTFORD, Conn., June 6, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay and Aaron Wise – all winners on the PGA TOUR – have committed to play in the 2018 tournament. In addition, top-ranked amateur Doug Ghim and a pair of recent graduates from the University of Illinois – Nick Hardy […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES COMMITMENTS TO CELEBRITY PRO-AM FIELD
HARTFORD, Conn, June 5, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced commitments to the celebrity lineup for the 2018 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am, taking place Wednesday, June 20, at TPC River Highlands. Celebrities competing in the 2018 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am currently include: Ray Allen was a 10-time NBA All-Star after being named an All-American at UConn, […]
read more »RENOWNED JOURNALIST NORAH O’DONNELL AND TONY-NOMINATED BROADWAY STAR CHRISTOPHER JACKSON TO HEADLINE 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN’S DAY
HARTFORD, Conn., June 4, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced details for its 10th annual Women’s Day, taking place Thursday, June 21, at TPC River Highlands. The day includes a special networking breakfast program featuring renowned journalist Norah O’Donnell and Tony-nominated “Hamilton” star Christopher Jackson. Proceeds generated by the breakfast will benefit tournament charities, […]
read more »ROCK BAND SURVIVOR, COUNTRY STAR TYLER FARR HEADLINE LIBERTY BANK CONCERT SERIES AT 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 1, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced that American rock band Survivor and country singer Tyler Farr will headline the Liberty Bank Concert Series at this year’s tournament. Survivor will perform Friday night and Tyler Farr will take the stage Saturday evening. Both concerts will take place in the Stanley Black […]
read more »JIM FURYK, ZACH JOHNSON, BRYSON DECHAMBEAU COMMIT TO 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., April 24, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau have committed to play in the 2018 tournament. “It’s exciting to see some of the top PGA TOUR professionals continue to commit to our tournament,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. “Jim, Zach and Bryson […]
read more »PAUL CASEY, PATRICK REED, CHARLEY HOFFMAN COMMIT TO 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 27, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Paul Casey, Patrick Reed and Charley Hoffman – three players among the top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking who combined have 11 PGA TOUR victories – have committed to play in the 2018 tournament. “These are great additions to our player […]
read more »BUBBA WATSON COMMITS TO 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 13, 2018 – The Travelers Championship today announced that two-time winner Bubba Watson has committed to play in the 2018 tournament. Watson, who recently won for the 10th time in his PGA TOUR career, is also a two-time Masters champion. Besides his two wins at TPC River Highlands he has three other […]
read more »Final Round Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., June 25, 2017 – Jordan Spieth became just the second player in the PGA TOUR’s modern era with 10 TOUR victories before turning 24 by winning the 2017 Travelers Championship on Sunday. Spieth shot a final-round 70, but was forced into a playoff with Daniel Berger. The 23-year-old Dallas resident ended it in […]
read more »Round 3 Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., June 24, 2017 – Saturday play got off to a late start due to morning showers, with tee times beginning at 10:45 a.m. Just in time, the sky cleared and the sun shone down on Round 3 of the Travelers Championship. The First Tee Breakfast took place in the morning, during which the […]
read more »Round 2 Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., June 23, 2017 – Thousands of fans, action-packed golf and a crowded leaderboard – Friday at the Travelers Championship was an experience. After an electrifying first round, Jordan Spieth was quieter in round two, but still finished with a 1-under-par 69 on the day to retain sole possession of first place at 8-under-par. […]
read more »INCLEMENT WEATHER – SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017
Due to inclement weather expected for tonight and tomorrow morning, we will have a delay tomorrow and players will tee off in threesomes off of two tees between roughly 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. We should have a normal finish of 6 p.m. Gates and Will Call will open at 9 a.m. Aetna Greenside Club […]
read more »Round 1 Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., June 22, 2017 – A first-time visitor – but certainly a familiar face – grabbed the lead during the first round of the 2017 Travelers Championship on Thursday. Jordan Spieth, a two-time major champion who is currently No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking, shot a 7-under-par 63 – the lowest opening round […]
read more »Day 3 Recap
Day three of the Travelers Championship consisted of numerous celebrities participating in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am and the Farmington Bank Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament on Wednesday. This warm and sunny day called for fun competition and donations to worthwhile charitable causes. The Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am featured Broadway star Christopher Jackson of “Hamilton” fame, actor/comedian Kevin […]
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HARTFORD, Conn., June 20, 2017 – The sun beamed down Tuesday as players and caddies took their shots at The Umbrella at 15 ½ Challenge, the 85-yard “hole” at TPC River Highlands that features a 40-foot-long floating green in the shape of the Travelers red umbrella logo in the middle of a lake. Players competed […]
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HARTFORD, Conn., June 19, 2017 – Travelers Championship week began Monday with the Opening Ceremony dedicating the Memorial Garden at TPC River Highlands in honor of former Travelers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jay Fishman. Monday also kicked off the first of two pro-ams, the Aetna Tournament Players Pro-Am. The Travelers Championship is once again being […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2017 PLAYER FIELD
HARTFORD, Conn., June 16, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced its player field for the 2017 tournament, which will be held June 19-25 at TPC River Highlands. Three players ranked among the world’s top five will be participating, and six of the top 20 are in the field: Rory McIlroy (No. 2), Jason Day […]
read more »TIM WAKEFIELD, DANE DEHAAN AND TYLER HOECHLIN TO HOST FARMINGTON BANK CELEBRITY MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 16, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, along with actors Dane DeHaan and Tyler Hoechlin, will host the Farmington Bank Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 21, in the Farmington Bank Kids Zone at TPC River Highlands. Shotgun starts will send off three-player […]
read more »WYNDHAM CLARK, BRETT COLETTA, BEAU HOSSLER, RYAN RUFFELS RECEIVE EXEMPTIONS INTO 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 15, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Wyndham Clark, Brett Coletta, Beau Hossler and Ryan Ruffels have received exemptions and will compete in the 2017 tournament. Coletta, Hossler and Ruffels all turned professional in the past year; Clark intends to make his professional debut at this year’s Travelers Championship. “We’ve […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES CELEBRITY PRO-AM FIELD
HARTFORD, Conn., June 14, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced the celebrity lineup for the 2017 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am, taking place Wednesday, June 21, at TPC River Highlands. The celebrities competing in the 2017 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am include: Ray Allen: UConn All-American was a 10-time NBA All-Star, won NBA titles with the Celtics (2008) […]
read more »JORDAN SPIETH COMMITS TO 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 8, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Jordan Spieth, a two-time major champion who is currently No. 6 in the Official World Golf Ranking, has committed to play in the 2017 tournament. It will mark his debut in the event at TPC River Highlands. “Jordan has quickly become one of […]
read more »PATRICK REED, BRANDT SNEDEKER, MARC LEISHMAN COMMIT TO 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 25, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Patrick Reed, Brandt Snedeker and Marc Leishman – a trio that has combined for 15 PGA TOUR victories, including Leishman’s win at the 2012 Travelers Championship – have committed to play in the 2017 tournament. “All three of these players have won multiple […]
read more »ENTREPRENEUR TORY BURCH AND CHEF ANDREW ZIMMERN TO HEADLINE 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST
HARTFORD, Conn., May 16, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced details for this year’s Women’s Day, taking place Thursday, June 22, at TPC River Highlands. The annual Women’s Day Breakfast will feature global entrepreneur, designer and philanthropist Tory Burch as well as four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef and writer Andrew Zimmern. Proceeds […]
read more »LIBERTY BANK CONCERT SERIES HEADLINERS DRAKE WHITE AND THE BIG FIRE AND THE GIN BLOSSOMS ANNOUNCED
HARTFORD, Conn., May 12, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that the rock band Gin Blossoms and country singer Drake White and The Big Fire will headline the Liberty Bank Concert Series at this year’s tournament. Drake White will perform Thursday night and the Gin Blossoms will take the stage Saturday night. Both concerts […]
read more »JASON DAY COMMITS TO 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 4, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Jason Day, a 10-time winner on the PGA TOUR who is currently No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking, has committed to play in the 2017 tournament. Day spent the majority of 2016 as the No. 1-ranked player in the world. “Jason […]
read more »JIM FURYK COMMITS TO 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 30, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Jim Furyk has committed to play in the 2017 tournament. Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA TOUR who will captain the United States team at the 2018 Ryder Cup Matches, made golf history during the final round of the 2016 Travelers Championship […]
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JUSTIN THOMAS, ZACH JOHNSON COMMIT
TO 2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 27, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced that rising star Justin Thomas, currently No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking, and two-time major champion Zach Johnson have committed to play in the 2017 tournament. “We’re very excited to be adding these two world-class players to our field,” said Travelers Championship […]
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RUSSELL KNOX, BUBBA WATSON COMMIT TO
2017 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 10, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced defending champion Russell Knox and two-time winner Bubba Watson have committed to play in the 2017 tournament. “Russell and Bubba have been part of some of the most exciting moments in our tournament’s recent history,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. “They certainly […]
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RORY MCILROY COMMITS TO 2017
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 24, 2017 – The Travelers Championship today announced Rory McIlroy, the reigning FedExCup champion, four-time major winner and No. 3 player in the Official World Golf Rankings, has committed to play in the 2017 tournament. This will be his first appearance at TPC River Highlands. “We’re thrilled that fans throughout the region […]
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Travelers Championship Earns “Best Of” Award
at PGA TOUR Tournament Meetings
PGA TOUR event honored for Best Special Event in 2016 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 12, 2016 — The Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s Tournament Meetings on December 7. The Travelers Championship earned an award for Best Special Event — the Bruce Edwards Foundation Benefit Dinner […]
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2016 Travelers Championship Generates
More Than $2.8 Million For Charity
Tournament has raised nearly $13 million since Travelers became title sponsor in 2007 HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 18, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that it generated more than $2.8 million for charity at this year’s event, the highest amount in the history of the tournament, which began in 1952. The record-setting number was boosted […]
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Travelers Championship
Remembers Arnold Palmer
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 27, 2016 – The Travelers Championship joins the golf world in mourning the death and celebrating the life of Arnold Palmer, one of the game’s greatest champions and ambassadors. As a two-time winner in Connecticut, we will be honoring Palmer in 2017 by adding a plaque in his memory at the Travelers […]
read more »In Memoriam: Jay S. Fishman 1952-2016
A statement from the Travelers Championship on the passing of Jay Fishman: “All of us with the Travelers Championship are deeply saddened by the passing of Jay Fishman. Jay was an inspiration and a true friend. He was determined to make this event the best on the PGA TOUR and we tried every day to […]
read more »Final Round Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., August 7, 2016 – History was made in multiple ways at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, setting both golf and charitable records. Jim Furyk broke the PGA TOUR single-round scoring record after shooting a 12-under-par 58. Six players in TOUR history have shot 59, including Furyk, who was the last man to do it, […]
read more »Round 3 Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., August 6, 2016 – Another hole-in-one and a score flirting with the course record highlighted Saturday’s third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Daniel Berger made nine birdies in his round and shot an 8-under-par 62, taking a three-shot lead after 54 holes. At 15-under-par, Berger leads Russell Knox, Tyrone […]
read more »Round 2 Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., August 6, 2016 – Friday marked the second round of competition at the Travelers Championship. The day was filled with blue skies, red umbrellas and low scores, and fans got in free from noon through the end of the day if they presented an edition of the Hartford Courant. Four players ended the […]
read more »BRUCE EDWARDS FOUNDATION BENEFIT DINNER RAISES MORE THAN $1 MILLION FOR ALS RESEARCH
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 5, 2016 – The Bruce Edwards Foundation Benefit Dinner, held by the Travelers Championship, generated more than $1.1 million to support research in the fight against ALS. A total of 116 tables were sold at $10,000 each for the event at the Connecticut Convention Center. In addition, Bubba Watson donated $100,000 and […]
read more »Weather update for Saturday, August 6
HARTFORD, Conn., August 5, 2016 – Due to impending weather, tee times will be adjusted slightly. Professionals will tee off in groups of three off of the 1st and 10th tees from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Gates and Will Call will open at 6:30 a.m. Opening hours in hospitality will remain as scheduled. Corporate Row, Sky […]
read more »Round 1 Recap
HARTFORD, Conn., August 5, 2016 – Three players shot 6-under-par 64 at TPC River Highlands on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the Travelers Championship. Vaughn Taylor, Andrew Loupe, and Jerry Kelly paced the 156-player field, one shot lower than Ben Martin, Jon Rahm, and Marc Leishman. First-round tee times were delayed 15 minutes […]
read more »Day 3 Recap
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, amateurs and celebrities playing […]
read more »Day 2 Recap
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 River Highlands that features […]
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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, the Travelers Championship once again […]
read more »LUKE WILSON AND TIM WAKEFIELD TO HOST FARMINGTON BANK CELEBRITY MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
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 with shotgun starts at […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2016 PLAYER FIELD
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. 6), Branden Grace (No. 12), […]
read more »MORE STARS JOIN THE 2016 TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM
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 in the 2016 Travelers Celebrity […]
read more »BRANDEN GRACE, BROOKS KOEPKA AND SHANE LOWRY COMMIT TO 2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
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 Highlands,” said Travelers Championship […]
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ERNIE ELS, MATT KUCHAR, RETIEF GOOSEN
COMMIT TO 2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
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 Tournament Director Nathan Grube. […]
read more »JUSTIN THOMAS, BRYSON DeCHAMBEAU, JON RAHM AND PATRICK RODGERS COMMIT TO 2016 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 sponsorship in 2007, we’ve […]
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LUKE WILSON, KEVIN NEALON, CHRIS BERMAN,
RAY ALLEN, TIM WAKEFIELD, DANE DEHAAN
AND NICK BONINO JOIN THE 2016 TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM
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 have committed to play in […]
read more »NBC NEWS CORRESPONDENT CYNTHIA MCFADDEN AND CHEF MING TSAI TO HEADLINE WOMEN’S DAY
HARTFORD, Conn., July 14, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that the 2016 Women’s Day Breakfast will feature renowned television journalist Cynthia McFadden and celebrity chef Ming Tsai. The eighth annual Travelers Championship Women’s Day will take place on Thursday, August 4, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, and will benefit tournament charities, including […]
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JIM FURYK, KEVIN CHAPPELL, VIJAY SINGH
AND LUKE DONALD COMMIT TO
2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., July 8, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Jim Furyk, Kevin Chappell, Vijay Singh and Luke Donald will all play the 2016 Travelers Championship, August 1–7. With these commitments, five players ranked in the top 20 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) are coming to the tournament. “We are pleased […]
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THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES
2016 VOLUNTEER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
HARTFORD, Conn., July 5, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced the 69 members of this year’s Volunteer Executive Committee. This group of leaders works throughout the year preparing for Connecticut’s premier PGA TOUR event and is responsible for managing nearly 4,000 volunteers. To enhance the fan, player, sponsor and volunteer experience, five new committees […]
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COUNTRY DUO BIG & RICH AND ROCK GROUP
GIN BLOSSOMS TO HEADLINE POWERSTATION EVENTS CONCERT SERIES AT 2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 17, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that country duo Big & Rich and the rock band Gin Blossoms will headline the Powerstation Events Concert Series at this year’s tournament. Big & Rich will perform Thursday night and the Gin Blossoms will take the stage Saturday night. Both concerts will begin […]
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PATRICK REED, CHARLEY HOFFMAN, MARC LEISHMAN AND PADRAIG HARRINGTON
COMMIT TO 2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 17, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Patrick Reed, Charley Hoffman, Marc Leishman and Padraig Harrington have committed to play the 2016 tournament, which is scheduled for August 1–7. “This talented group of players adds to the depth of tremendous golfers already committed to playing this year’s event,” said Travelers […]
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TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP EXPANDS
MILITARY APPRECIATION INITIATIVES
Free Admission Now Available to All U.S. Veterans and Their Immediate Family Members HARTFORD, Conn., June 2, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced it is expanding its Military Appreciation program to now include free admission for all U.S. veterans and their immediate family members, sponsored by Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. This is in addition to […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP BIRDIES FOR CHARITY TO HELP NONPROFITS OF THE REGION
Registered charities will earn a minimum 15% bonus in addition to their collected pledges HARTFORD, Conn., May 12, 2016 – The Travelers Championship is proud to support local nonprofits through the Birdies for Charity program, a fundraising mechanism designed to increase charitable giving. Registration for the 2016 fundraising program is open and more than 100 […]
read more »BUBBA WATSON COMMITS TO PLAY 2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Reigning champion and No. 4 golfer in the world set to return to TPC River Highlands HARTFORD, Conn., April 27, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that 2015 winner Bubba Watson has committed to play the 2016 tournament. He will also be returning to TPC River Highlands for Travelers Championship Media Day on June […]
read more »ZACH JOHNSON, WEBB SIMPSON AND KEEGAN BRADLEY COMMIT TO THE 2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 Tournament Field Adds Three Major Champions HARTFORD, Conn., March 31, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that major championship winners Zach Johnson, Webb Simpson and Keegan Bradley have committed to play in the 2016 tournament, which will be held Aug. 1–7. These three players join a field that already includes international stars Louis […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES THE MAHONEYSABOL 5K TO BENEFIT THE ALS CLINIC AT THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE
RACE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 30, AT TPC RIVER HIGHLANDS HARTFORD, Conn., March 18, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that its annual 5K race will benefit the ALS Clinic at the Hospital for Special Care (HSC), the tournament’s primary beneficiary for 2016. Sponsored by MahoneySabol, the race will take place Saturday, […]
read more »LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN, PAUL CASEY AND HUNTER MAHAN COMMIT TO THE 2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 16, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Louis Oosthuizen, Paul Casey and Hunter Mahan have committed to play the 2016 tournament, which will be held Aug. 1–7. “Securing two top-30 ranked players and a former champion this early is a great sign that we will once again have a strong […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP NAMES ALS CLINIC AT HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE IN NEW BRITAIN PRIMARY BENEFICIARY IN 2016
Legendary golfer Tom Watson, award-winning sports columnist John Feinstein and Travelers Chairman Jay Fishman will host Bruce Edwards Foundation for ALS Research Benefit Dinner HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 11, 2016 – The Travelers Championship today announced that the ALS Clinic at the Hospital for Special Care (HSC) in New Britain, Connecticut, will be the primary beneficiary […]
read more »2015 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP GENERATES MORE THAN $1.56 MILLION FOR CHARITY
Tournament has generated more than $10 million since Travelers became title sponsor in 2007 CROMWELL, Conn., Oct. 8, 2015 – The Travelers Championship announced today that it has generated more than $1.5 million for charity for the second consecutive year. The 2015 tournament generated a record $1.565 million for over 140 nonprofit organizations throughout the […]
read more »2016 Spring Internship Opportunities
The Travelers Championship is seeking talented college students searching for a dynamic internship experience. Interns will have hands-on experience in a variety of efforts that go into organizing a professional sports event, including marketing, sponsorship, sales, operations, community relations and tickets. The Travelers Championship internship program is a great opportunity for a student looking to […]
read more »2016 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE AUGUST 1 – 7
Date change in 2016 accommodates Olympic year PGA TOUR schedule and enhancements to TPC River Highlands HARTFORD, Conn., July 23, 2015 — The Travelers Championship today announced the 2016 event will be held August 1 – 7. The tournament, typically played in June, will be moved to August for one year to accommodate the Olympic […]
read more »FINAL ROUND RECAP
CROMWELL, CONN., June 28, 2015 – Championship Sunday at the Travelers Championship certainly didn’t lack for drama. Bubba Watson was in control for most of the day, hanging on to a lead that was as much as three strokes late in the final round. Worthy competitors like Graham DeLaet, Brian Harman and Carl Pettersson all […]
read more »DAY 6 RECAP
CROMWELL, CONN., June 27, 2015 – Saturday at the Travelers Championship brought a competitive day of golf topped off with some classic entertainment. Now in the third round of competition after having made the cut Friday night, players focused on their game and provided fans with an exciting finish. Bubba Watson started the third round leading […]
read more »KAMAN AND THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP TO HOST OPERATION BIRDIES ON THE 17TH HOLE THROUGHOUT TOURNAMENT WEEK
All Funds Will Go to Local Military Charities HARTFORD, Conn., June 26, 2015 – The Travelers Championship is pleased to announce a new program at the tournament this year as part of its efforts to recognize the military. Operation Birdies presented by Kaman will take place on the 17th hole at TPC River Highlands Thursday […]
read more »DAY 5 RECAP
Friday, June 26, 2015 – The Travelers Championship second round opened the fifth day of tournament week, with PGA TOUR professionals again teeing off in groups of three. On a beautiful day at TPC River Highlands, Bubba Watson began with a two-stroke lead after shooting 8-under-par in the first round. He shot 67, leaving him at […]
read more »DAY 4 RECAP
CROMWELL, CONN., June 25, 2015 – The fourth day of the Travelers Championship hosted a variety of exciting events, with a great first round of competition, and some fan-packed events. The PGA TOUR professionals began the tournament with the Travelers Championship First Round, teeing off in pairs of three. At the end of the first […]
read more »GRAHAM DeLAET WINS $10,000 FOR CHARITY FROM TRAVELERS AT THE UMBRELLA AT 15 ½ CHALLENGE
CROMWELL, Conn., June 24, 2015 – Twenty-two of 88 players participating in a rain-shortened practice round for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands landed a ball on The Umbrella at 15 ½, the 40-foot wide, 15-foot long floating green shaped in the form of the Travelers red umbrella logo. It was all part of […]
read more »DAY 3 RECAP
CROMWELL, CONN., June 24, 2015 – The third day of the 2015 Travelers Championship was packed with fun events for the whole family to enjoy. The day began with the fan-favorite Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am, which pairs PGA TOUR Professionals and celebrities from entertainment, sports, and media with amateur golfers. This year’s participants included actor and comedian […]
read more »DAY 2 RECAP
CROMWELL, CONN., June 23, 2015 – Tuesday marked Family Day at the Travelers Championship presented by Farmington Bank. The day was filled with free golf activities, including lessons with local Connecticut Section PGA professionals. Equipment manufacturers brought their latest clubs which fans were able to test out on the practice facility at TPC River Highlands. Operation […]
read more »METROHARTFORD ALLIANCE TO SPONSOR FAN ZONE AT 2015 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Interactive Area to Feature Fan Activities HARTFORD, Conn., June 23, 2015 – The Travelers Championship today announced that the MetroHartford Alliance will be the official sponsor of the Fan Zone at the 2015 tournament. The MetroHartford Alliance Fan Zone will be open Wednesday through Sunday of tournament week and will feature interactive fan activities for […]
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CROMWELL, CONN., June 22, 2015 – The first day of the 2015 Travelers Championship began with blue skies and sunshine. Officials from the State of Connecticut; Travelers; the Travelers Championship; and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, kicked off opening ceremonies speaking to attendees about the tournament’s commitment to local charities and the community. This year, […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2015 PLAYER FIELD
HARTFORD, Conn., June 19, 2015 – The Travelers Championship has announced its field today for the 2015 tournament, which will be played from June 22 to 28 at TPC River Highlands. This year’s tournament features many of the top players on the PGA TOUR including three of the world’s top 10 players in the Official […]
read more »THE 2015 TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM FIELD INCLUDES SPORTS, TELEVISION, AND HOLLYWOOD STARS
HARTFORD, Conn., June 19, 2015 – The Travelers Championship announced today that top celebrities in sports, television, and Hollywood will participate in the 2015 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 24. This year’s event will include actor/comedian George Lopez; television host Matt Lauer; former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield; professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler; NFL Hall […]
read more »BRIDGET MOYNAHAN TO HOST FML CPAS CELEBRITY MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 18, 2015 – Actress and Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Celebrity Ambassador Bridget Moynahan will host the FML CPAS Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 24, in the Farmington Bank Kids Zone within the MetroHartford Alliance Fan Zone, and will be emceed by local radio host Renee DiNino. Local media […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES THIRD CONCERT EVENT TO TAKE PLACE
Ventana al Jazz series artist “The Leslie Cartaya Quartet” added to concert lineup HARTFORD, CONN., June 16, 2015 — The Travelers Championship today announced a third concert event will take place at this year’s tournament. A free live show featuring world-famous Ventana al Jazz series artist The Leslie Cartaya Quartet will take place on Thursday, June […]
read more »Web.com to Host Hartford Area Small Businesses at the Web.com Small Business Summit To Help Strengthen Their Online Marketing Efforts
Free Web Marketing Seminar to be Held at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 16, 2015 — Web.com (Nasdaq: WWWW), a leading provider of Internet services and online marketing solutions for small businesses, will host a free Web.com Small Business Summit designed to help small business owners in the greater Hartford […]
read more »BILLY HORSCHEL, KEVIN NA, PAUL CASEY, MARC LEISHMAN, AND DAVID LINGMERTH ADDED TO 2015 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER FIELD
HARTFORD, Conn., June 15, 2015 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Billy Horschel, Kevin Na, Paul Casey, Marc Leishman, and David Lingmerth have committed to play in the 2015 tournament. In addition to these players, this year’s field includes Bubba Watson, Jason Day, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed, Ernie Els, Zach Johnson, Luke Donald, Brandt […]
read more »EVERSOURCE TO SPONSOR THE SECOND ANNUAL PGA TOUR EXPERIENCE FOR JUNIOR GOLFERS
HARTFORD, Conn., June 1, 2015 – The Travelers Championship is excited to announce that it has partnered with Eversource to host the second annual Eversource PGA TOUR Player Experience for Junior Golfers. On Tuesday, June 23, junior golfers from across the region will have the opportunity to feel what it is like to be a […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ADDS PATRICK REED, LUKE DONALD, AND BRANDEN GRACE TO PLAYER FIELD
Top players continue to commit to play at 2015 tournament HARTFORD, Conn., May 26, 2015 – The Travelers Championship today announced that Patrick Reed, Luke Donald, and Branden Grace will be playing in the 2015 Travelers Championship. These players join other top players including Bubba Watson, Jason Day, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, Zach Johnson, Brandt […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ADDS FIVE MAJOR WINNERS TO PLAYER FIELD
Ernie Els, Zach Johnson, Keegan Bradley, Louis Oosthuizen, and Padraig Harrington Commit to Play 2015 Tournament CROMWELL, Conn., May 12, 2015 – The Travelers Championship today announced that five major winners – Ernie Els, Zach Johnson, Keegan Bradley, Louis Oosthuizen, and Padraig Harrington – have committed to play in the 2015 Travelers Championship. These players […]
read more »ROCK LEGENDS BRET MICHAELS AND DENNIS DeYOUNG AND THE MUSIC OF STYX TO HEADLINE POWERSTATION EVENTS CONCERT SERIES AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 11, 2015 – As part of the 2015 Travelers Championship festivities, legendary musicians Bret Michaels and Dennis DeYoung will headline the Powerstation Events Concert Series. DeYoung will perform on Friday, June 26, playing songs made famous by the rock band STYX. Bret Michaels will rock the crowd on Saturday, June 27, as […]
read more »RENOWNED LIFESTYLE EXPERT MARTHA STEWART AND CELEBRITY CHEF CAT CORA TO HEADLINE WOMEN’S DAY AT 2015 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 4, 2015 – The Travelers Championship today announced that its 2015 Women’s Day Breakfast will feature Martha Stewart, one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, and celebrity chef Cat Cora. The seventh annual Women’s Day, sponsored by Travelers, will be held on Thursday, June 25, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURES BIRDIES FOR CHARITY PROGRAM TO HELP GENERATE MONEY FOR NONPROFITS
Registered nonprofits can earn a minimum of 15% bonus in addition to their collected pledges HARTFORD, Conn., April 10, 2015 – The Travelers Championship today announced that more than 90 nonprofit organizations have registered for the Birdies for Charity program. Registration will continue to be open with more charitable organizations expected to sign up in […]
read more »SERGIO GARCIA, BRANDT SNEDEKER, AND HUNTER MAHAN JOIN 2015 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD
Special General Admission ticket package now on sale HARTFORD, Conn., April 2, 2015 – The Travelers Championship today announced three top-ranked players – Sergio Garcia, Brandt Snedeker, and Hunter Mahan – have committed to play in the 2015 Travelers Championship. The tournament field now features three of the top eight players in the Official World […]
read more »THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR THE BLUMSHAPIRO 5K FOR CAMP COURANT
Participants can register now to run, walk or donate to benefit Hartford’s Camp Courant HARTFORD, Conn., March 31, 2015 – Registration is open for the BlumShapiro 5K for Camp Courant at the Travelers Championship. The premier kickoff event for the 2015 Travelers Championship will take place on Saturday, May 2, at TPC River Highlands in […]
read more »THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2015 VOLUNTEER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Volunteer Executive Committee to lead 32 different volunteer committees for the 2015 Travelers Championship HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 26, 2015 – Tournament officials today announced the 58 members of the 2015 Travelers Championship Volunteer Executive Committee. This group of leaders works throughout the year on preparations for Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event. The Volunteer Executive Committee is responsible […]
read more »BUBBA WATSON, JASON DAY & KEVIN STREELMAN COMMIT TO PLAY THE 2015 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Two of the Top Five Ranked Golfers in the World Commit Early HARTFORD, Conn., February 24, 2015 – The Travelers Championship announced today that Bubba Watson, Jason Day and Kevin Streelman have committed to play in the 2015 tournament. Watson and Day are both ranked in the top five in the Official World Golf Rankings […]
read more »The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp named PGA TOUR Charity of the Year
Travelers Championship’s charity beneficiary awarded $30,000 grant from PGA TOUR PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The PGA TOUR announced today that The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a Connecticut-based beneficiary of the Travelers Championship, has been named the 2014 PGA TOUR Charity of the Year. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated […]
read more »2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP GENERATES IN EXCESS OF $1.5 MILLION FOR CHARITY
Record amount with Travelers as title sponsor and now more than $8 million generated for charity since 2007 HARTFORD, Conn., October 27, 2014 – The Travelers Championship today announced that the 2014 tournament generated $1.558 million for more than 140 charities – the highest dollar amount since Travelers became the title sponsor eight years […]
read more »2015 Spring Internship Opportunities
The Travelers Championship is seeking talented college students searching for a dynamic internship experience. Interns will have hands-on experience in a variety of efforts that go into organizing a professional sports event, including marketing, sponsorship sales, operations, community relations and tickets. The Travelers Championship internship program is a great opportunity for a student looking to […]
read more »KEVIN STREELMAN WINS THE 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Cromwell, Conn., June 22, 2013 – Kevin Streelman is the winner of the 2014 Travelers Championship! Streelman shot a remarkable round of 64 – highlighted by a back nine score of 28 and 7 straight birdies to close out his championship round. Streelman is the first PGA TOUR winner in recorded history to birdie the […]
read more »DAY 6 RECAP
CROMWELL, Conn., June 21, 2012 – The third round of the 2014 Travelers Championship has concluded and our leader is Ryan Moore, who sits at –13 after a round of 66. Moore has a very impressive history at TPC River Highlands, with 12 rounds of 66 or better, second best amongst all players in the […]
read more »DAY 5 RECAP
Cromwell, Conn., June 21, 2014 – Friday of the 2014 Travelers Championship wrapped up and our leader is 25-year old Scott Langley at –11 after an second round 65. Langley, the University of Illinois alum and The First Tee graduate, has been dialed in throughout the first two days, hitting 31 of 36 greens in […]
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Cromwell, Conn., June 19, 2014 – Round One of the 2014 Travelers Championship is in the books and Brendan Steele is our leader at –8 after an opening round 62. Joining Steele at the top of the leaderboard are Ryan Moore and Bud Cauley at –7. The day was full of exciting action with 13 […]
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CROMWELL, Conn., June 18, 2014 – Crowds gathered Wednesday, June 18, for the first ever Fan Appreciation Day at the Travelers Championship. To start the morning and celebrate the extension of Travelers’ title sponsorship through 2024, Travelers handed out 2,024 of its signature red umbrellas to fans arriving at the course. The Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am […]
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CROMWELL, Conn., June 18, 2014 – Tuesday was an event-filled day from start to finish. Farmington Bank Family Day offered several free golf activities took place, including a clinic with PGA TOUR Professionals Freddie Jacobson and Eric Compton. Junior golfers also participated in the PGA TOUR Junior Player Experience presented by CL&P and Yankee Gas by […]
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CROMWELL, Conn., June 16, 2014 – The sun was beaming and the crowd was in high spirits this morning as Opening Ceremonies officially kicked off the 2014 Travelers Championship. Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman was among of the list of the morning’s speakers, accompanied by Tournament Director Nathan Grube; Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2014 PLAYER FIELD
HARTFORD, Conn., June 13, 2014 – The Travelers Championship has announced its field today for the 2014 tournament which will be played from June 16 to 22 at TPC River Highlands. This year’s tournament features one of the most competitive fields in recent memory. Four of the world’s top 10 players in the Official World […]
read more »PATRICK RODGERS, CAMERON WILSON, OLIVER GOSS, AND BOBBY WYATT RECEIVE EXEMPTIONS TO PLAY THE 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 13, 2014 – The Travelers Championship has granted sponsor’s exemptions to four young, rising golf stars, as Patrick Rodgers, Cameron Wilson, Oliver Goss, and Bobby Wyatt will all join the 2014 tournament player field from June 16 to 22. Rodgers, Wilson, Goss, and Wyatt are expected to make their professional debuts at […]
read more »GEORGE LOPEZ, DONNIE WAHLBERG, KEVIN OLLIE, JIM CALHOUN AND CHRIS BERMAN JOIN THE 2014 TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM
HARTFORD, Conn., June 9, 2014 – Stars in sports and entertainment will come to TPC River Highlands, Wednesday, June 18, for the 2014 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am. This highly anticipated event will include actors George Lopez, Donnie Wahlberg and James Naughton; 2014 NCAA Champion UConn Huskies Men’s Basketball head coach Kevin Ollie; three-time NCAA Champion, former […]
read more »GREATBLUE RESEARCH AND PGA TOUR WIVES ASSOCIATION TO HOST MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mini Golf Tournament to benefit Make-A-Wish® Connecticut HARTFORD, Conn., June 5, 2014 – The Travelers Championship is proud to announce that GreatBlue Research and the PGA TOUR Wives Association will host a mini golf tournament to benefit Make-A-Wish® Connecticut. Members of the PGA TOUR Wives Association, with special guest appearances by PGA TOUR players, will […]
read more »LIBERTY BANK TO SPONSOR THE K9s FOR WARRIORS PROGRAM
HARTFORD, Conn., June 2, 2014 – The Travelers Championship is excited to announce a new Military Appreciation initiative at this year’s tournament. With the support of Liberty Bank, the K9s For Warriors program will provide a service dog to a deserving veteran to help her cope with the struggles of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “We […]
read more »NORTHEAST UTILITIES TO SPONSOR THE PGA TOUR PLAYER EXPERIENCE FOR JUNIOR GOLFERS
HARTFORD, Conn., May 30, 2014 – The Travelers Championship is proud to announce that it has teamed up with Northeast Utilities, parent company of Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas, to host the PGA TOUR Player Experience for Junior Golfers. The event takes place on Tuesday, June 17, at TPC River Highlands, and will […]
read more »SERGIO GARCIA, GRAHAM DeLAET, RYAN MOORE, RETIEF GOOSEN, STEWART CINK AND ANGEL CABRERA COMMIT TO 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
New Family Package now available includes two Any One Day Tickets, one Lot B Parking Pass and $20 in food and beverage for $65 HARTFORD, Conn., May 27, 2014 – Young, established and veteran stars continue to commit to the Travelers Championship’s most competitive field to date as Sergio Garcia, Graham DeLaet, Ryan Moore, Retief […]
read more »MARC LEISHMAN, BRENDON TODD, LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN AND MIKE WEIR COMMIT TO 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 20, 2014 – The Travelers Championship tournament field continues to add talented, top players as 2012 champion Marc Leishman, recent PGA TOUR winner Brendon Todd and major champions Louis Oosthuizen and Mike Weir committed to play TPC River Highlands from June 16 to 22. “Marc, Brendon, Louis, and Mike represent a great […]
read more »FOUNDER OF PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING HUFFINGTON POST, ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, AND WORLD-RENOWNED CHEF MING TSAI TO HEADLINE 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN’S DAY
HARTFORD, Conn., May 9, 2014 – The Travelers Championship today announced that one of the world’s most influential women, Arianna Huffington, and celebrity chef Ming Tsai will serve as featured speakers for the 2014 Women’s Day Breakfast on Thursday, June 19, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. The sixth annual Women’s Day, sponsored by […]
read more »2014 Fall Internship Opportunities
The Travelers Championship is seeking talented college students searching for a dynamic internship experience. Interns will have hands-on experience in a variety of efforts that go into organizing a professional sports event, including marketing, sponsorship sales, operations, community relations and tickets. The Travelers Championship internship program is a great opportunity for a student looking to […]
read more »JEFFERSON STARSHIP AND LITTLE RIVER BAND HEADLINE THE POWERSTATION EVENTS CONCERT SERIES AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., April 29, 2014 – The Travelers Championship is pleased to announce that Jefferson Starship and Little River Band will headline the Powerstation Events Concert Series during tournament week. Little River Band is scheduled to perform on Friday, June 20, and Jefferson Starship is scheduled to play on Saturday, June 21. The concerts will […]
read more »JASON DAY, ZACH JOHNSON, KEEGAN BRADLEY, AND JONAS BLIXT COMMIT TO THE 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2014 field is shaping up to be one of the strongest in tournament’s history HARTFORD, Conn., April 29, 2014 – The Travelers Championship has added four top-ranked players to an already deep field as Jason Day, Zach Johnson, Keegan Bradley, and Jonas Blixt have committed to play the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands […]
read more »2014 MASTERS CHAMPION BUBBA WATSON WILL PLAY TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Two-time Masters champion to return to the site of first PGA TOUR victory HARTFORD, Conn., April 14, 2014 – Yesterday Bubba Watson – who will return to TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship in June – won the Masters, earning his second major championship, and his second Masters victory since 2012. Watson is the […]
read more »DUSTIN JOHNSON AND MATT KUCHAR COMMIT TO 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 25, 2014 – Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar, two of golf’s most talented players, have committed to compete in the 2014 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands from June 16 to 22. “We aim to host a competitive field each year so that fans can watch the game being played at the highest […]
read more »WATSON, SNEDEKER, MAHAN, REED AND 2013 CHAMPION KEN DUKE COMMIT TO 2014 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 11, 2014 – Five top PGA TOUR players have announced their commitment to play in the 2014 Travelers Championship. Bubba Watson, Brandt Snedeker, Hunter Mahan, Patrick Reed and defending champion Ken Duke will compete at TPC River Highlands from June 19-22. These commitments come on the heels of Travelers’ announcement that it has […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE SPONSORSHIP EXTENDED THROUGH 2024!
Travelers signs 10-year title agreement; extends marketing sponsorship with PGA TOUR HARTFORD, Conn. (February 27, 2014) – The PGA TOUR, the Greater Hartford Community Foundation and Travelers (NYSE: TRV) announced today a 10-year title sponsorship extension of the Travelers Championship. Travelers became the title sponsor of its hometown tournament in 2007. The announcement was […]
read more »2014 BLUMSHAPIRO 5K AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BENEFIT HARTFORD’S CAMP COURANT
HARTFORD, Conn., February 21, 2014 – Tournament Officials announced today that the sixth annual BlumShapiro 5K for Camp Courant at the Travelers Championship will occur on Saturday, May 3, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. The annual kickoff to the Travelers Championship will support Hartford’s Camp Courant, the oldest, largest free day camp in the […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP TEES UP 2014 TICKET PACKAGE ON “NATIONAL UMBRELLA DAY”
Special ticket package includes two general admission tickets and a red golf umbrella for $65 CROMWELL, Conn., Feb. 10, 2014 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, announced that a special ticket package will go on sale today, Feb. 10, 2014, in honor of “National Umbrella Day,” which celebrates one of the world’s most convenient […]
read more »2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP GENERATES $1,253,000 FOR CHARITY
CROMWELL, Conn., Nov. 20, 2013 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s only PGA TOUR event, announced today that the 2013 tournament generated $1,253,000 for 180 charities throughout the region. This is the largest annual amount the tournament has given since Travelers became title sponsor in 2007, helped in part by 2013 winner Ken Duke who made […]
read more »FORD MOTOR COMPANY DONATES 2014 FORD FUSION SE HYBRID
From left to right: Nathan Grube, Travelers Championship; Mark Berardi, Connecticut Association of Nonprofits; Rose Swiatkiewicz, CohnReznick; Marie Dallas, International Institute of Connecticut; Brian Flynn; Lily Flynn; Cynthia Flynn, Guess the Birdies Sweepstakes Winner; Bob Morande, Morande Ford; Greg Frascatore, Morande Ford; Rick Simione, Ford Credit. BERLIN, Conn., October 15, 2013 – As part […]
read more »2014 Internship Opportunities
The Travelers Championship is seeking talented college students searching for a dynamic internship experience. Interns will have hands-on experience in a variety of efforts that go into organizing a professional sports event, including marketing, sponsorship sales, operations, community relations and tickets. The Travelers Championship internship program is a great opportunity for a student looking to […]
read more »KEN DUKE WINS THE 2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday marked the fourth and final competition round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. It was the hottest day of the tournament week and the busiest, with thousands of fans filling every crevice of free space to watch their favorite players compete for the win. Bubba Watson, Charley Hoffman and […]
read more »DAY 6 AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
The fans came out in full force Saturday, with thousands packing the spectator areas to the brim to watch the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. The First Tee of Connecticut which teaches life skills and leadership through golf, held a breakfast in the morning, to honor the […]
read more »Graham DeLaet Announces Support for Flood Relief in Canada
PGA TOUR Canada to match Delaet’s flood relief contributions June 22, 2013 – Calgary, AB – Following the cancellation of the ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS due to flooding in the Calgary area, PGA TOUR Canada alumnus and former ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS champion Graham DeLaet has offered to donate $1,000 per […]
read more »DAY 5 OF THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
It was a sunshine and fan-filled day Friday on the first official day of summer and the second round of competition at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Players teed off in groups of three on holes one and ten throughout the day. Bubba Watson took the lead, finishing out the day strong at […]
read more »DAY FOUR OF THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday marked the first day of competition at the 2013 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Spectators came out in the thousands to watch their favorite players in action. In addition to kicking off the official competition, yesterday was also the fifth annual Women’s Day sponsored by Travelers, and Caddy Appreciation Day. […]
read more »DAY THREE AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
It was an event-filled third day at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. The Northstar Nine in the Farmington Bank Kids Zone was surrounded by fans during the inaugural Northstar Wealth Partners Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament and the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am took place throughout the day. The mini golf tournament, led […]
read more »DAY TWO AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Festivities at the Travelers Championship continued on day two as several events were held throughout the course to enhance fan experience and charity contribution. In the First Tee of Connecticut building, Operation Shower and Birdies for the Brave threw a baby shower celebrating 40 military mothers-to-be and new moms. The event, which was cosponsored […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALLY BEGINS WITH OPENING CEREMONIES AND AETNA PRO-AM
The PGA TOUR’s most fan-friendly tournament officially began with opening ceremonies held on Monday at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Andy Bessette and Tournament Director Nathan Grube were joined by representatives from The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, local officials and members […]
read more »OOSTHUIZEN, ENGLISH, VAN PELT, MOORE, CABRERA, VILLEGAS AND KELLY COMMIT TO 2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 11, 2013 – With the Travelers Championship just one week away, the tournament has secured seven additional commitments to its already strong field. Louis Oosthuizen, Harris English, Bo Van Pelt, Ryan Moore, Angel Cabrera, Camilo Villegas, and Jerry Kelly have all committed to play TPC River Highlands from June 17 to 23. […]
read more »WILLIAMS, THOMAS, FERNANDEZ-CASTANO AND FAXON TO PLAY THE 2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., June 7, 2013 – The Travelers Championship has granted sponsor’s exemptions to two of golf’s youngest stars and two established veterans, as Chris Williams, Justin Thomas, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and Brad Faxon will all join the tournament player field from June 17 to 23. The Travelers Championship has made it a priority to invest […]
read more »LOPEZ, CHEADLE, TSAI, AURIEMMA, OLLIE, AND BERMAN HEADLINE 2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP PRO-AM
HARTFORD, Conn., June 5, 2013 – Today the Travelers Championship announced the participants for the 2013 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am. Actors George Lopez and Don Cheadle; sports icons Doug Flutie and Andre Tippett; popular sports broadcasters Chris Berman and Ahmad Rashad; WWE legend Sgt. Slaughter; celebrity chef Ming Tsai; and Connecticut celebrities Javier Colon, Geno Auriemma, […]
read more »MING TSAI AND DEIRDRE QUINN HEADLINE WOMEN’S DAY
HARTFORD, Conn., May 31, 2013 – The Travelers Championship today announced that celebrity chef Ming Tsai and Lafayette 148 New York President and Co-Founder Deirdre Quinn are the featured speakers for its 2013 Women’s Day Breakfast on Thursday, June 20, at TPC River Highlands. The fifth annual Women’s Day, sponsored by Travelers, begins with a […]
read more »SIMPSON, CINK, PETTERSSON, COLSAERTS, STANLEY, AND HENRY COMMIT TO THE 2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 30, 2013 – The Travelers Championship field continues to get stronger, as Webb Simpson, Stewart Cink, Carl Pettersson, Nicolas Colsaerts, Kyle Stanley, and J.J. Henry have all committed to play at TPC River Highlands for New England’s first PGA TOUR event of the season, which takes place from June 17 to […]
read more »EDWIN McCAIN AND THREE DOG NIGHT HEADLINE THE POWERSTATION EVENTS CONCERT SERIES AT THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 24, 2013 – Travelers Championship officials announced today that Edwin McCain and Three Dog Night will headline the Powerstation Events Concert Series during tournament week. Edwin McCain is scheduled to perform on Friday, June 21, and Three Dog Night is scheduled to play on Saturday, June 22. The concerts will begin at […]
read more »CHRIS BERMAN SITS DOWN WITH DEFENDING CHAMP MARC LEISHMAN
Marc Leishman concluded a month of solid play in which he finished tied for 4th at The Masters and tied for 8th at THE PLAYERS Championship by returning to the site of his first PGA TOUR victory, the Travelers Championship. Leishman was back in Cromwell for the 2013 Media Day at TPC River Highlands. At […]
read more »FOWLER, WESTWOOD, POULTER, DUFNER, JACOBSON AND HARRINGTON COMMIT TO THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., May 14, 2013 – The Travelers Championship picked up commitments from some of the best golfers on the PGA TOUR, as Rickie Fowler, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Jason Dufner, Fredrik Jacobson and Padraig Harrington have all committed to play the tournament from June 17 to 23. These six golfers are some of the […]
read more »ROSE, JOHNSON AND THOMPSON COMMIT TO THE 2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., April 17, 2013 – Justin Rose, Zach Johnson and Michael Thompson have all committed to play the 2013 Travelers Championship. With these commitments, the tournament continues to expand its list of top PGA TOUR professionals who will play TPC River Highlands from June 17 to 23. “Justin, Zach and Michael are three […]
read more »WATSON, MAHAN, BRADLEY AND LEISHMAN COMMIT TO THE 2013 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn., March 12, 2013 – Bubba Watson, Hunter Mahan, Keegan Bradley, and defending champion Marc Leishman have committed to playing in the 2013 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands from June 17 to 23. Tickets also go on sale today, and with the tournament only 97 days away, the Travelers Championship is offering a […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP EARNS THREE PGA TOUR “BEST OF” AWARDS
Most Fan Friendly Event, Best Use of Players and Best Title Sponsor Integration HARTFORD, Conn., December 10, 2012 – The PGA TOUR honored the Travelers Championship with three of its “Best of” Awards for “Most Fan Friendly Event,” “Best Use of Players” and “Best Title Sponsor Integration” for the 2012 tournament at TPC River Highlands […]
read more »2012 Travelers Championship Generates Record $1,154,000 for Charity
CROMWELL, Conn., November 13, 2012 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, announced today that the 2012 tournament generated $1,154,000 for more than 100 charities throughout the region. The charity dollars raised is the largest annual amount since Travelers took over as title sponsor in 2007. “We are pleased to not only surpass $1 […]
read more »BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE OUTING RAISES MORE THAN $90,000
CROMWELL, Conn., October 16, 2012 – The Travelers Championship and TPC River Highlands partnered together yesterday at TPC River Highlands to host a charity golf tournament to benefit Birdies for the Brave. The net proceeds for the event surpassed $90,000, which will help support eight specific military charities (United Through Reading; Homes for Our Troops; […]
read more »Apply Now For A Spring Internship With The 2013 Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship is seeking talented college students who are searching for a dynamic internship experience in sports management and marketing. Interns will have hands on experience in a variety of efforts that go into organizing a professional sporting event, including marketing, sponsorship sales, operations, community relations and tickets. The Travelers Championship internship program is […]
read more »INAUGURAL LEGO® CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES MORE THAN $50,000
CROMWELL, Conn., July 31, 2012 – The Travelers Championship and LEGO® Systems partnered together yesterday at TPC River Highlands to host a unique charity golf tournament to benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. In unison with the golf outing, more than 30 families had an opportunity to spend the afternoon with LEGO master builders at LEGO […]
read more »Marc Leishman Wins 2012 Travelers Championship
Marc Leishman can now call himself a winner on the PGA TOUR. The 28-year-old Aussie fired a bogey-free 62 in the final round of the Travelers Championship to win the title by one stroke over multiple time TOUR winners Charley Hoffman and Bubba Watson. “What an awesome week,” said Leishman. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. It’s […]
read more »Two Players Tied for the 54-Hole Lead Heading Into Championship Sunday
After three rounds, Brian Davis and Roland Thatcher share the lead with a three round total of 12-under 198. Davis tied for the low round of the day with a 64, while Thatcher fired a 65. In a day where most competitors had to play more than 18 holes to get back on schedule, scores […]
read more »14 Players Within Three Shots of the Lead Heading Into the Third Round
After the end of the second round of play, defending champion Fredrik Jacobson still holds the lead at 9-under. Behind him stand 14 players within three strokes of the lead. The second round of play was contested over a two-day span due to two different weather delays. J.B. Holmes had the low round as he […]
read more »Defending Champion Fredrik Jacobson Leads During The Second Round at -9
Defending Champion Fredrik Jacobson continues to wow the crowds at TPC River Highlands as he is in sole possession of the lead midway through the second round. Jacobson fired a 66 earlier this morning to back up his 65 from yesterday. Jacobson’s round started strong as he was 4-under through 4 holes. After a par […]
read more »David Mathis Takes First Round Lead at 6-Under
After the first round of the Travelers Championship, David Mathis leads the field after firing a six-under par 64. Mathis got off to a hot start when he followed his birdie on the 10th hole, his first of the day, with an ace at the par-3 11th. He then rattled off three birdies in his […]
read more »Women’s Day On Thursday Highlighted by Bridget Moynahan & Anna Quindlen
For the fourth-straight year, Women’s Day presented by Travelers accompanied the first round of the Travelers Championship. The day was highlighted by two keynote speakers during a breakfast and lunch event at TPC River Highlands. Best-selling author Anna Quindlen was the keynote speaker for the Women’s Day Breakfast and accomplished actress and model Bridget Moynahan, […]
read more »Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am and Javier Colon Concert Highlight Wednesday
The 2012 Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am was yet again another crowd pleaser. Local and national celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment gathered at TPC River Highlands to tee it up alongside PGA TOUR professionals. The celebrity field included actor Bill Murray, singers/songwriters Javier Colon and Michael Bolton, ESPN’s Chris Berman and Karl Ravech, WWE […]
read more »Ricky Barnes Wins The Umbrella at 15 1/2 Challenge
Cromwell, Conn., June 22, 2012 – 22 of 105 players participating in a practice round Tuesday for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands landed a ball on The Umbrella at 15 ½, the 40-foot wide, 15-foot long floating green shaped like the Travelers red umbrella logo. Travelers will donate $10,000 to the Ricky Barnes […]
read more »Patrick Cantlay Making Professional Debut at the Travelers Championship
Patrick Cantlay announced today that he will make his debut as a professional at the 2012 Travelers Championship. He was previously ranked as the world’s top-ranked amateur. The sophomore standout from UCLA already has an impressive array of PGA TOUR starts. Last year, he burst onto the scene with a 10-under par 60 in the […]
read more »Opening Ceremony & Aetna Tournament Players Pro-Am Kickoff Week
The 2012 Travelers Championship kicked off today with Opening Ceremony on the first hole at TPC River Highlands. Tournament officials and community leaders gathered together to start the 60th Anniversary of Connecticut’s annual PGA TOUR stop. Tournament Director Nathan Grube opened up the ceremonies with comments expressing his excitement and enthusiasm for the week ahead. […]
read more »2012 Player Field Announced
CROMWELL, Conn., June 15, 2012 – The Travelers Championship will be held June 18 – 24 at TPC River Highlands, and will feature one of the deepest fields in tournament history. Golf fans have much to look forward to on the course when competition begins among some of the world’s best golfers, including three players […]
read more »Angel Cabrera, Y.E. Yang, Rory Sabbatini, Jhonattan Vegas and Camilo Villegas Commit to the Field
Three Major Championships and 17 PGA TOUR Victories Among These Five International Players HARTFORD, Conn., June 13, 2012 – With the Travelers Championship beginning next week, the tournament continues to grow its diverse field as five more international players have committed to the tournament. Angel Cabrera, Y.E. Yang, Rory Sabbatini, Jhonattan Vegas and Camilo Villegas will compete […]
read more »TOURNAMENT ADDS FIVE MORE TOP PLAYERS TO THE FIELD
LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN, ROBERT KARLSSON, KYLE STANLEY, CHRIS DIMARCO AND JERRY KELLY COMMIT TO THE 2012 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP HARTFORD, Conn., June 5, 2012 – The Travelers Championship has secured five strong player commitments, as Louis Oosthuizen, Robert Karlsson, Kyle Stanley, Chris DiMarco and Jerry Kelly will compete at TPC River Highlands from June 18 to 24. […]
read more »Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am to Bring Together Top Sports Stars and Celebrities
HARTFORD, Conn., June 4, 2012 – Celebrities and sports stars will converge on TPC River Highlands on Wednesday, June 20, for the annual Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am. Participants for this year’s pro-am include actor Bill Murray; six-time National Sportscaster of the Year Chris Berman; Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Michael Bolton; Hall of Fame College Basketball coaches Jim […]
read more »Early Commit Zach Johnson Wins Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Zach Johnson shot a final round 72 to win the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and earn his eighth career PGA TOUR victory. Johnson is committed to play in the 2012 Travelers Championship, June 18-24 at TPC River Highlands. Johnson headed into the final hole of regulation with a three-shot lead and made a routine […]
read more »Anna Quindlen & Bridget Moynahan Headline Women’s Day on June 21
Hartford, Conn., May 25, 2012 – The Travelers Championship is pleased to announce that best-selling author Anna Quindlen and accomplished model and actress Bridget Moynahan will headline the 2012 Women’s Day on Thursday, June 21, at TPC River Highlands. The fourth annual Women’s Day, sponsored by Travelers, features keynote speakers, networking, golf clinics, and more. […]
read more »Kuchar, Schwartzel, Pettersson, O’Hair and Henry Commit to the Field
HARTFORD, Conn., May 23, 2012 – The Travelers Championship is adding five top golfers to its tournament field, as Matt Kuchar, Charl Schwartzel, Carl Pettersson, Sean O’Hair and J.J. Henry have officially committed to compete at TPC River Highlands from June 18 to 24. “We are pleased to have these five great players join an […]
read more »Johnson, Curtis, Clark, Glover and Leonard Commit to the Tournament Field
HARTFORD, Conn., May 17, 2012 – The Travelers Championship tournament field continues to get stronger, as the tournament today announced five new commitments. Zach Johnson, Ben Curtis, Tim Clark, Lucas Glover and Justin Leonard have committed to compete at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands from June 18 to 24. “We are thrilled to […]
read more »The Michael Bolton Charities to Host Second Annual Benefit Concert
CROMWELL, Conn., May 9, 2012 – Travelers Championship officials today announced that GRAMMY® award winning singer/songwriter Michael Bolton will return to Connecticut to support this year’s tournament. Bolton, who will compete in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 20, will also perform a benefit concert at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts to […]
read more »Fredrik Jacobson Returns For Media Day
On May 1, Fredrik Jacobson returned to the site of his first PGA TOUR win at TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship annual Media Day. In the morning, Fredrik did an interview with ESPN’s Chris Berman in front of over 200 sponsors who came out for the MetroHartford Alliance’s Rising Star Breakfast. The day […]
read more »ISHIKAWA, CANTLAY, KRAFT, MACPHERSON AND RODGERS COMMIT TO THE FIELD
Tournament will host No. 1 and No. 2 ranked amateurs in the world, the reigning U.S. and British Amateur Champions and the youngest player ever to reach the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings HARTFORD, Conn., May 1, 2012 – The Travelers Championship is showing a strong commitment to securing young talent this […]
read more »KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND AND JAVIER COLON TO PERFORM IN THE POWERSTATION EVENTS CONCERT SERIES
HARTFORD, Conn., April 27, 2012 – Travelers Championship officials today announced a sponsorship with Powerstation Events to host musician Javier Colon on Wednesday, June 20, and KC & The Sunshine Band on Saturday, June 23, for the tournament’s concert series. The concerts will begin around 7 p.m. – soon after the last golfer of the […]
read more »BUBBA WATSON WINS THE MASTERS
Augusta, Ga., April 8, 2012 – Bubba Watson earned his first-career major championship today at The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Watson shot a final round score of 68 and defeated Louis Oosthuizen on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to win at Augusta National Golf Club. Watson, who earned his first PGA TOUR victory […]
read more »MAHAN WINS SHELL HOUSTON OPEN
HUMBLE, Texas, April 1, 2012 – Hunter Mahan earned his second PGA TOUR victory of the year today at the Shell Houston Open. Mahan shot a 1-under 71 in the final round to win by one shot over Carl Pettersson. Mahan, who won the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship in February, is the first multiple […]
read more »KEEGAN BRADLEY COMMITS TO THE 2012 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Hartford, Conn., March 21, 2012 – 2011 PGA Championship winner and New England native Keegan Bradley commits to play in the 2012 Travelers Championship. Bradley, who is originally from Woodstock, Vermont, will be making his second trip to TPC River Highlands this summer. Bradley made the announcement about his commitment via his Twitter page: Just […]
read more »HARRINGTON, SIMPSON AND POULTER COMMIT TO THE FIELD
HARTFORD, Conn., March 16, 2012 – Travelers Championship officials today announced three more early commitments to this year’s tournament. Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington will join the eighth ranked player in the world, Webb Simpson and 14-time winner Ian Poulter at TPC River Highlands from June 18 to 24. “We are excited to have these […]
read more »MAHAN WINS ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
MARANA, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2012 – Hunter Mahan earned his fourth career PGA TOUR victory by winning the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana, Arizona yesterday. Mahan defeated Rory McIlroy 2&1 in the championship match. Including his win over McIlroy, Mahan had an amazing week in the desert with wins over Zach Johnson, Y.E. Yang, Steve […]
read more »JACOBSON, WATSON, MAHAN, SINGH AND KIM COMMIT TO THE 2012 FIELD
Five Fan Favorites Commit to the Field and Tickets Are On Sale Now HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 10, 2012 – Travelers Championship officials today announced five early commitments to this year’s tournament. Previous winners of the Travelers Championship – Fredrik Jacobson, Bubba Watson and Hunter Mahan – as well as Vijay Singh and Anthony Kim have […]
read more »BUBBA WATSON SHOWS HIS SUPPORT FOR THE HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMP
2010 Champion Visited The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in June and Hosted a Junior Golf Tournament to Support a Camp Near His Hometown GOLF CHANNEL VIDEO ON BUBBA’S VISIT TO CAMP The Travelers Championship is a unique professional sports entity in that all tournament proceeds support charity each year. Since the tournament’s inception […]
read more »2011 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP GENERATES $1,035,000 MILLION FOR CHARITY
Tournament Has Raised More Than $29 Million Over The Past 60 Years For The Community HARTFORD, Conn., October 19, 2011 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, announced today that the 2011 tournament generated $1,035,000 for more than 100 charities throughout the region. Since its inception in 1952, the tournament has raised more than […]
read more »APPLY NOW FOR A SPRING INTERNSHIP WITH THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
The Travelers Championship is seeking talented college students who are searching for a dynamic internship experience in sports management and marketing. Interns will have hands on experience in a variety of efforts that go into organizing a professional sporting event, including marketing, sponsorship sales, operations, community relations and tickets. The 2012 Travelers Championship internship program […]
read more »BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE® GOLF OUTING
7th ANNUAL BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE® GOLF OUTING Monday, October 17, 2011 TPC River Highlands | Cromwell, Conn. On behalf of the Travelers Championship and TPC River Highlands, we would like to enlist your assistance in supporting the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces by participating in our Birdies for the Brave® […]
read more »Tournament Partners with Operation Shower, Care.com and Birdies for the Brave to Host a Baby Shower for 20 Military Wives
GROTON, Conn., August 25, 2011 – Twenty expectant military wives had the opportunity to experience what many moms-to-be may take for granted: A baby shower. The women, whose spouses are deployed sailors, were honored during a group baby shower hosted by Operation Shower in partnership with the Travelers Championship and Birdies for the Brave on […]
read more »FREDRIK JACOBSON WINS 2011 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
CROMWELL, Conn., June 26, 2011- Leading by a stroke going into the final round of the 2011 Travelers Championship, Sweden’s Fredrik Jacobson held on by that margin and shot a 66 to earn his first career PGA TOUR victory at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. “Obviously, it means a great deal,” Jacobson said. “I […]
read more »FINAL ROUND TEE TIMES
FINAL ROUND TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 [one_third padding=\”0 10px 0 0\”] Time 8:25 a.m. 8:34 a.m. 8:43 p.m. 8:52 p.m. 9:01 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 9:19 p.m. 9:28 p.m. 9:37 p.m. 9:46 p.m. 9:55 p.m. 10:04 p.m. 10:13 p.m. 10:22 a.m. 10:31 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 10:49 a.m. 10:58 a.m. 11:07 a.m. 11:16 a.m. […]
read more »JACOBSON TAKES LEAD, EYES FIRST PGA TITLE
The top of the leaderboard is crowded entering the final round of the 2011 Travelers Championship. Eight players are within four strokes of the lead. Twenty-seven are at least 10 strokes under par. However, Frederik Jacobson’s 63 Saturday afternoon gave him a one-stroke lead over Bryce Molder going into Sunday’s fourth and final round. Jacobson […]
read more »SATURDAY AFTERNOON TEE TIMES
SATURDAY AFTERNOON TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 [one_fourth padding=\”0 10px 0 0\”] Time 11:45 a.m. 11:55 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:25 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:45 p.m. [/one_fourth] [one_fourth padding=\”0 10px 0 0\”] Players Fran Quinn Ryan Moore Brandt Jobe Sean […]
read more »CANTLAY TAKES LEAD, SETS COURSE RECORD
Cromwell, Conn., June 24, 2011 — Amateur Patrick Cantlay stole the spotlight as play resumed at the Travelers Championship Friday. The freshman from UCLA had a record-setting performance by shooting a 60 in the second round to move into first place. Cantlay’s play etched his name in the Travelers Championship record books. His second round […]
read more »FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING TEE TIMES
FRIDAY AFTERNOON TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 [one_fourth padding=\”0 10px 0 0\”] Time 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:55 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:25 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:45 p.m. [/one_fourth] [one_fourth padding=\”0 10px 0 0\”] Players Kevin Streelman Boo Weekley Dean Wilson Rocco […]
read more »FRIDAY MORNING FIRST ROUND TEE TIMES
FRIDAY MORNING TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 [one_fourth padding=\”0 10px 0 0\”] Time 7:15 a.m. 7:26 a.m. 7:37 a.m. 7:48 a.m. 7:59 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8:21 a.m. 8:32 a.m. 8:43 a.m. 8:54 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 9:16 a.m. 9:27 a.m. [/one_fourth] [one_fourth padding=\”0 10px 0 0\”] Players Streelman, Kevin Weekley, Boo Wilson, Dean Mediate, […]
read more »THE MIZ AND OTHERS ENTERTAIN DURING CELEBRITY PRO-AM
JOHNSON’S AND HARRINGTON’S GROUPS WIN TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM TPC River Highlands played host to the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am Wednesday. However, due to a late morning thunderstorm, play was temporarily suspended, and teams were limited to just nine holes. With a score of 25, Zach Johnson’s team took first place amongst the front nine group. Johnson’s […]
read more »CHAD CAMPBELL WINS $10,000 FOR CHARITY
Cromwell, Conn., June 22, 2011 – Twenty-six of 100 players participating in a practice round Tuesday for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands landed a ball on The Umbrella at 15 ½, the 40-foot wide, 15 foot long floating green shaped like the Travelers umbrella logo. Chad Campbell who recorded the closest shot to […]
read more »FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT TPC RIVER HIGHLANDS
CROMWELL, Conn., June 21, 2011- Tuesday marked day two of the 2011 Travelers Championship, which was highlighted by Farmington Bank Fan and Family Day. With the help of the Connecticut Section PGA, fans of all ages were treated to an array of clinics and fun activities. PGA professional Eric Eshleman put on a demonstration for […]
read more »GOLF BEGINS WITH THE AETNA TOURNAMENT PLAYERS PRO-AM
CROMWELL, Conn., June 20, 2011– The Travelers Championship hosted the Aetna Tournament Players Pro-Am, in which tournament sponsors had an opportunity to tee it up at TPC River Highlands alongside PGA TOUR professionals. Both veterans and promising young golfers took part in the Pro-Am, including the likes of Tommy Gainey, David Hearn, Matt Bettencourt, Jim […]
read more »TOURNAMENT WEEK BEGINS AT TPC RIVER HIGHLANDS
CROMWELL, Conn., June 20, 2011- The 2011 Travelers Championship commenced today with an Opening Ceremony on the first hole of TPC River Highlands. Community leaders and tournament officials gathered to officially kick off the 59th installment of the tournament. Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Honorary Chairman for the 2011 Travelers Championship, opened the ceremony with […]
read more »CELEBRITIES ADDED TO TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM
HARTFORD, Conn., June 19, 2011- The Travelers Championship today announced nine additional celebrities that will play in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 22. The Pro-Am will feature NBA All-Star Ray Allen, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, NFL Hall of Famer Andre Tippett, singer/songwriter Eddie Money, Tony Award-winning actor James Naughton, New England Patriots […]
read more »2011 PLAYER FIELD ANNOUNCED
CROMWELL, Conn., June 17, 2011- The Travelers Championship will be held June 20-26 at TPC River Highlands, and will feature one of the deepest fields in tournament history. Golf fans have much to look forward to on the course when competition begins among some of the world’s best golfers, including 14 players who are Major […]
read more »FURYK, OGILVY, O’HAIR JOIN THE MIX
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP ADDS 2010 FEDEXCUP CHAMPION JIM FURYK ALONG WITH GEOFF OGILVY AND SEAN O’HAIR TO THE 2011 PLAYER FIELD CROMWELL, Conn., June 15, 2011- 2010 FedExCup Champion and former U.S. Open winner Jim Furyk has committed to the Travelers Championship, along with 2006 U.S. Open winner Geoff Ogilvy and three-time PGA TOUR winner Sean […]
read more »MICHAEL BOLTON BENEFIT CONCERT
THE MICHAEL BOLTON CHARITIES TO PRESENT A BENEFIT CONCERT DURING THE 2011 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE BUSHNELL CROMWELL, Conn., June 15, 2011- Travelers Championship officials today announced that GRAMMY Award – winning artist, Michael Bolton will return to Connecticut to support this year’s tournament. Bolton, who will compete in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, […]
read more »SEVEN TOP PLAYERS JOIN 2011 FIELD
WATNEY, CLARK, DUVAL, BADDELEY, MOORE, HOLMES AND VAN PELT COMMIT TO THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP CROMWELL, Conn., June 14, 2011– The Travelers Championship announced seven more commitments to the 2011 field today by way of Nick Watney, Tim Clark, David Duval, Aaron Baddeley, J.B. Holmes, Ryan Moore and Bo Van Pelt. The tournament will be held […]
read more »SPORTS STARS AND CELEBRITIES HEADLINE TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM
MICHAEL BOLTON, JOE PESCI, LUKE WILSON, CHRIS BERMAN, WWE’S THE MIZ, JIM CALHOUN AND MORE COMMIT TO PLAY HARTFORD, Conn., June 3, 2011- The Travelers Championship will host celebrities and sports personalities at TPC River Highlands on Wednesday, June 22 for the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am, just one day prior to the start of tournament play […]
read more »KEEGAN BRADLEY WINS AND COMMITS TO THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
KEEGAN BRADLEY EARNS FIRST FIRST PGA TOUR VICTORY AT THE HP BYRON NELSON CHAMPIONSHIP CROMWELL, Conn., May 29, 2011 – New England’s own Keegan Bradley earned his first PGA TOUR victory today and committed to play in his first Travelers Championship next month. Bradley shot a final round 70 and then faced Ryan Palmer in […]
read more »TOMS AND POULTER EARN VICTORIES
TWO EARLY COMMITMENTS WIN ON THE PGA TOUR AND EUROPEAN TOUR ON SUNDAY CROMWELL, Conn., May 22, 2011 – David Toms won the Crowne Plaza Invitational after finishing second at THE PLAYERS Championship last week, while Ian Poulter won the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Andalucia, Spain. Toms earned his first victory on the […]
read more »SIX MORE PLAYERS ADDED TO FIELD
POULTER, FOWLER, TOMS, BARNES, PAVIN AND IMMELMAN COMMIT TO THE 2011 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP Players Have Combined for 30 Wins on the PGA TOUR HARTFORD, Conn., May 17, 2011- The Travelers Championship announced six additional player commitments to the 2011 player field including Ian Poulter, Rickie Fowler, David Toms, Ricky Barnes, Corey Pavin and Trevor Immelman. […]
read more »SAINT FRANCIS ANNOUNCES PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP Expands On Military Appreciation For 2011 CROMWELL, Conn., May 17, 2011- The Travelers Championship today announced a five-year commitment from Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center to be the Presenting Sponsor of the tournament. In addition, the tournament unveiled new features for Military Appreciation presented […]
read more »WOMEN’S DAY FEATURES ANNOUNCED FOR 2011
MIKA BRZEZINSKI AND JOE SCARBOROUGH HEADLINE WOMEN’S DAY Hartford, Conn., May 16, 2011 – The Travelers Championship will host its third annual Women’s Day presented by Travelers on Thursday, June 23, at TPC River Highlands. Mika Brzezinski will be the keynote speaker during the event and will be joined by her MSNBC “Morning Joe” co-host, […]
read more »REACH CONCERTS SERIES ANNOUNCES BANDS FOR TOURNAMENT WEEK
EDDIE MONEY TO PERFORM ON WEDNESDAY AND HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS ON SATURDAY DURING THE WEEK OF THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP Hartford, Conn., May 10, 2011– Travelers Championship officials today announced a partnership with The REACH Foundation to host the REACH Concert Series during tournament week. Eddie Money will perform on Wednesday, June 22, while […]
read more »LUCAS GLOVER WINS WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP EARLY COMMIT EARNS THIRD PGA TOUR VICTORY CROMWELL, Conn., May 8, 2011 – Lucas Glover won the Wells Fargo Championship and earned his third PGA TOUR victory today. Glover who has committed to the 2011 Travelers Championship shot a final round 69 and then faced former Clemson University teammate Jonathan Byrd in a […]
read more »WATSON EARNS SECOND VICTORY IN 2011
BUBBA WATSON WINS THE ZURICH CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS IN A SUDDEN DEATH PLAYOFF HARTFORD, Conn., May 1, 2011 – Bubba Watson won his third career PGA TOUR victory at TPC Louisiana today in a sudden death playoff over Webb Simpson. Watson shot a final round 69 and birdied the second playoff hole to earn […]
read more »SIX FAN FAVORITES ADDED TO FIELD
Mahan, Appleby, Henry, DiMarco, Gainey and Daly Commit TOURNAMENT UNVEILS ENHANCED WEBSITE AND TICKET DISCOUNT OFFER FOR 2011 Hartford, Conn., April 25, 2011 – Travelers Championship officials today announced six additional commitments to this year’s tournament including Hunter Mahan, Stuart Appleby, J.J. Henry, Chris DiMarco, Tommy Gainey and John Daly. In addition to the player […]
read more »TOURNAMENT HOSTS WALMART CLASSIC
Travelers Championship Will Host Inaugural Walmart Classic for The First Tee of Connecticut On June 5 Hartford, Conn., April 15, 2011 – The Travelers Championship announced today a new kick-off tournament–the inaugural Walmart Classic for The First Tee of Connecticut (TFTCT)–which will be held Sunday, June 5, 2011 at TPC River Highlands. The event will […]
read more »2011 RACE WILL BENEFIT CAMP COURANT
The Third Annual BlumShapiro 5K will take place on June 11 Hartford, Conn., March 31, 2011 – Tournament officials today announced that proceeds from the BlumShapiro 5K at the Travelers Championship will now support Camp Courant, the largest free day camp in the nation. The race will be held on Saturday, June 11, at TPC […]
read more »PADRAIG, ZACH AND JUSTIN COMMIT
Three Major Championship Winners Add to Early Commitments CROMWELL, Conn., March 18, 2011 – The Travelers Championship announced today that Padraig Harrington, Zach Johnson and Justin Leonard committed to play in the 2011 Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn. Combined, the three players have five major championships and 24 PGA TOUR victories. “We are very excited […]
read more »SIX EARLY PLAYER COMMITMENTS
Watson, Perry, Singh, Glover, Vegas and Kim Among Early Commitments Hartford, Conn., March 2, 2011 – Travelers Championship officials today announced six early commitments to this year’s tournament. Previous winners of the Travelers Championship, Bubba Watson and Kenny Perry, as well as Vijay Singh, Lucas Glover, Jhonattan Vegas and Anthony Kim have officially committed to […]
read more »WATSON WINS IN A PLAYOFF
BUBBA WATSON CAME FROM SIX SHOTS BACK TO EARN HIS FIRST CAREER PGA TOUR VICTORY CROMWELL, Conn., June 27, 2010 – Trailing by six strokes going into the final round of the 2010 Travelers Championship, Bubba Watson shot a 66 and defeated Scott Verplank on the second playoff hole to earn his first career PGA […]
read more »$1.1 MILLION FOR CHARITY
2010 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEEDS BENEFIT MORE THAN 130 CHARITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 20, 2010 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, announced today that the 2010 tournament generated $1,100,000, nearly a 70 percent increase from 2007. The money generated from the tournament will benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, […]
read more »TWO PGA TOUR “BEST OF” AWARDS
2010 TOURNAMENT RECEIVES AWARDS FOR “BEST TITLE SPONSOR INTEGRATION” AND “MOST FAN-FRIENDLY EVENT” PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – The Travelers Championship (Cromwell, CT) was honored with two awards from the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s Tournament Advisory Council (TAC) Meetings this week. The Travelers Championship earned the “Best Title Sponsor Integration,” and “Most Fan-Friendly Event” […]
read more »WATSON WINS FOR A SECOND TIME
BUBBA WATSON EARNED HIS SECOND CAREER PGA TOUR VICTORY AT TORREY PINES HARTFORD, Conn., January 30, 2011 – Bubba Watson won his second PGA TOUR victory at Torrey Pines with a final round 67 to earn a one-shot victory over Phil Mickelson. Watson got up-and-down for birdie from the green-side bunker on the 72nd hole […]
read more »ROSE WINS $10,000 FOR CHARITY
JUSTIN ROSE WINS CLOSEST TO THE PIN ON THE UMBRELLA AT 15½ Cromwell, Conn., June 23, 2010 – Twenty-nine of 106 players participating in a practice round Tuesday for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands landed a ball on The Umbrella at 15 ½, the 40-foot wide floating green shaped like the Travelers umbrella […]
read more »TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCES FULL PLAYER FIELD
TRAVELERS RELEASES FULL LIST OF COMPETITORS FOR 2010 TOURNAMENT CROMWELL, Conn., June 19, 2010 – The Travelers Championship will be held June 21 -27 at TPC River Highlands, and will feature one of the most exciting and competitive player fields that the event has experienced. Golf fans have much to look forward to on the […]
read more »GOOSEN AND BADDELEY ADDED TO FIELD
RETIEF GOOSEN AND AARON BADDELEY COMMIT TO TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD CROMWELL, Conn., June 17, 2010 – The Travelers Championship announced two more top players into the 2010 player field. Retief Goosen and Aaron Baddeley will be playing at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. next week. Goosen will be making his first-ever trip to the […]
read more »SPORT CELEBRITIES COMMIT TO PRO-AM
SMITH, BELICHICK, FLUTIE, CALHOUN AND EDSALL HIGHLIGHT ADDITIONAL CELEBRITIES HARTFORD, Conn., June 16, 2010– The Travelers Championship today announced nine additional celebrities that will play in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 23. The Pro-Am will feature Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, New England Patriot’s Head Coach Bill […]
read more »TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCES FIVE MORE PLAYERS FIVE MORE
PLAYERS COMMIT LED BY RYDER CUP CAPTAIN PAVIN HARTFORD, Conn., June 15, 2010 – The Travelers Championship announced the addition of five top players to its field today. Corey Pavin, Lee Janzen, Boo Weekley, Scott Verplank and Bill Haas were added to a list of players who have committed to play in the PGA TOUR […]
read more »MORE THAN 500 TURNOUT FOR BLUMSHAPIRO 5K
SECOND ANNUAL EVENT HAS RECORD NUMBER OF RUNNERS David McKay Shatters Course Record and 13-Year-Old Kaelin Baker Wins Female Division CROMWELL, Conn., June 12, 2010 – The second annual BlumShapiro 5K for Charity welcomed more than 500 runners to TPC River Highlands on Saturday morning to take part in a Kids Fun Run and 5K […]
read more »HARRINGTON TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHLANDS
THREE-TIME MAJOR WINNER PADRAIG HARRINGTON ADDED TO TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD CROMWELL, Conn., June 11, 2010 – The Travelers Championship announced today that Padraig Harrington committed to play in the 2010 Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn. This will be Harrington’s second visit to TPC River Highlands, with his first coming in 2007. Currently 14th in the […]
read more »SIX CELEBRITIES COMMIT
FIRST SIX CELEBRITIES AGREE TO TEE IT UP AT THE TRAVELERS PRO-AM CROMWELL, Conn., June 11, 2010– The Travelers Championship will not only include some of the world’s best golfers, but also some of the biggest stars at the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 23. Celebrities and sports personalities will tee it up alongside […]
read more »SCOTT, HOWELL AND DAVIS COMMIT TO PLAY
ADAM SCOTT, HOWELL III AND BRIAN DAVIS ADDED TO STRONG PLAYER FIELD CROMWELL, Conn., June 7, 2010 – The Travelers Championship announces three more exciting commitments to the 2010 player field. Adam Scott, Charles Howell III and Brian Davis will all be at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. when the tournament begins two weeks […]
read more »JUSTIN ROSE EARNS FIRST TOUR VICTORY
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP EARLY COMMITMENT ROSE CLAIMS FIRST TOUR VICTORY CROMWELL, Conn., June 6, 2010 – Justin Rose won the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley to earn his first-ever PGA TOUR victory. Rose who has committed to the 2010 Travelers Championship shot a final round 66 to win over PGA TOUR rookie Rickie Fowler, who […]
read more »TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCES MILITARY APPRECIATION INITIATIVE
NEW MILITARY APPRECIATION INITIATIVE AND THREE MORE PLAYERS ANNOUNCED GROTON, Conn., May 28, 2010 – From the Historic Ship Nautilus at the Submarine Force Library & Museum in Groton, Conn., Travelers Championship officials today announced the addition of Military Appreciation for the 2010 tournament. Presented by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, this new initiative […]
read more »WOMEN’S DAY FEATURES NELL NEWMAN
NEWMAN’S OWN ORGANICS PRESIDENT HEADLINES EVENTS GEARED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN HARTFORD, Conn., May 26, 2010 – The Travelers Championship will host its second annual Women’s Day on Thursday, June 24, at TPC River Highlands. The event will feature Nell Newman, Co-Founder and President of Newman’s Own Organics, as its keynote speaker for the networking breakfast, […]
read more »EIGHT FAN FAVORITES ADDED TO FIELD
LOCAL AND NATIONAL FAN FAVORITES HEADED TO THE HIGHLANDS HARTFORD, Conn., May 3, 2010 – Travelers Championship officials today announced eight additional early commitments to this year’s tournament. Previous winners of the Travelers Championship, J.J. Henry and Brad Faxon, as well as fan favorites Billy Andrade, Steve Elkington, Jerry Kelly, Jay Williamson, Ricky Barnes and […]
read more »VETERAN FOURSOME ADDED TO THE LIST
SINGH, CAMPBELL, ROSE AND TOMS SET TO COMPETE IN 2010 HARTFORD, Conn., April 20, 2010 – Travelers Championship officials today announced four additional commitments to this year’s tournament including Vijay Singh, Chad Campbell, Justin Rose and David Toms. The announcement came during media day festivities at TPC River Highlands, which included a press conference with […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP INCREASES FAN EXPERIENCE
MILITARY APPRECIATION AND ENHANCED FAN ZONE HIGHLIGHT NEW INITIATIVES HARTFORD, Conn., April 20, 2010 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, today announced some of its highlighted events for the 2010 tournament. New for 2010, Military Appreciation at the Travelers Championship, presented by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, will be a weeklong salute […]
read more »ANTHONY KIM WINS SHELL HOUSTON OPEN
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP EARLY COMMITMENT KIM WINS IN SUDDEN DEATH HARTFORD, Conn., April 4, 2010 – Anthony Kim won the 2010 Shell Houston Open in a playoff on Sunday, giving him his third PGA TOUR victory and first since the 2008 AT&T National. Kim who has committed to the 2010 Travelers Championship, beat Vaughn Taylor on […]
read more »FIRST SIX COMMITMENTS ANNOUNCE
PAST THREE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS ALL COMMIT TO COMPETE HARTFORD, Conn., March 2, 2010 – Travelers Championship officials today announced six powerful early commitments to this year’s tournament. Previous winners of the Travelers Championship, Kenny Perry, Stewart Cink and Hunter Mahan, as well as Rickie Fowler, Anthony Kim and Stuart Appleby have officially committed to […]
read more »TOURNAMENT EXPANDS INTO FAIRFIELD COUNTY
TOURNAMENT HOSTS NEW OFFICE GRAND OPENING RECEPTION AT TRUMP PARC STAMFORD, Conn., March 2, 2010 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, today announced its expansion into Fairfield County with the opening of an office at 707 Summer Street in Stamford. Connecticut business leaders, charity representatives and tournament staff gathered at Trump Parc Stamford […]
read more »HUNTER MAHAN WINS WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN
2007 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER HUNTER MAHAN WINS IN SCOTTSDALE HARTFORD, Conn., February 28, 2010 – Hunter Mahan won the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Sunday, giving him his second PGA TOUR title since his win at the 2007 Travelers Championship. Mahan shot a final round 65 to earn a one-shot victory over fellow Oklahoma […]
read more »TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP EARNS AWARD
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP HONORED FOR BEST TITLE SPONSOR INTEGRATION Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, November 19, 2009 – The Travelers Championship was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s Tournament Advisory Council (TAC) Meetings this week. The Travelers Championship earned “Best Title Sponsor Integration” in 2009, awarded to the tournament that best melds the title sponsor’s […]
read more »TRAVELERS DONATES $1.08 MILLION TO CHARITY
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP GENERATES $1.08 MILLION FOR CHARITY HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 28, 2009 – The Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, announced today that the 2009 tournament generated $1,080,000 to benefit the event’s designated charities, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and the Greater Hartford Jaycees, and over 130 other charities throughout the state of […]
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