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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

FINAL ROUND TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 Zack Miller Lee Janzen John Daly Steve Flesch Carl Paulson J.B. Holmes Ben Crane Briny Baird Jhonattan Vegas Vijay Singh Michael Putnam David Toms David Hearn Aron Price D.J. Brigman Fran Quinn Chris DiMarco Charley Hoffman Chris Couch Carl Pettersson Tom Gillis Sean O’Hair Brandt Jobe […]

SATURDAY AFTERNOON TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 J.J. Henry Aaron Baddeley Michael Bradley Charley Hoffman Zach Johnson David Hearn Heath Slocum Chris DiMarco Brian Davis Andres Romero Bryce Molder Vaughn Taylor Nick Watney [/one_fourth] TPC River Highlands Tee #10 David Toms Joe Durant Tommy Gainey Colt Knost Bud Cauley Vijay Singh Kevin Streelman […]

FRIDAY AFTERNOON TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 Michael Connell Blake Adams James Driscoll Arjun Atwal Ian Poulter Geoff Ogilvy J.B. Holmes Cameron Tringale Zack Miller David Mathis Christopher DeForest, Morgan Hoffmann Kevin Tway [/one_fourth] TPC River Highlands Tee #10 Troy Merritt Webb Simpson Garrett Willis Scott Verplank Charley Hoffman Anthony Kim Craig Bowden […]

FRIDAY MORNING TEE TIMES TPC River Highlands Tee #1 Connell, Michael Adams, Blake Driscoll, James Atwal, Arjun Poulter, Ian Ogilvy, Geoff Holmes, J.B. Tringale, Cameron Miller, Zack Mathis, David DeForest, Christopher Hoffmann, Morgan Tway, Kevin [/one_fourth] TPC River Highlands Tee #10 Connell, Michael Adams, Blake Driscoll, James Atwal, Arjun Poulter, Ian Ogilvy, Geoff Holmes, J.B. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]