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Scheffler's Drought Extended: Playoff Looms Monday
29 Jun
Summary
- Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland are tied at 21-under.
- A Monday playoff is scheduled to decide the Travelers Championship.
- Weather and darkness halted play on Sunday evening.
The Travelers Championship will extend into Monday morning as world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland are tied at 21-under par after 72 holes. Heavy rain and darkness on Sunday prevented the tournament from concluding, necessitating a rare Monday playoff. The playoff is set to commence at 9 a.m. ET on the 18th hole, employing a sudden-death format.
Scheffler, who has had a remarkably consistent season with eight top-five finishes in 2026, seeks to end a "drought" of victories since January. Hovland, however, mounted a strong challenge during the final round, refusing to let Scheffler pull away. After a weather delay, Hovland birdied two holes to join Scheffler at the top.
Both players had chances to win outright on the 72nd hole, but neither could convert. Scheffler narrowly missed a par putt to force the playoff, which he then made to tie Hovland. This marks Scheffler's second appearance in a Travelers Championship playoff, having previously won in 2024.
