The 2025 Travelers Championship is set to tee off at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, marking the final Signature Event of the PGA Tour season. With a $20 million purse and a star-studded field, this tournament promises high-stakes drama and elite competition.
Tournament Overview
Dates: June 19-22, 2025
Location: TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT
Par: 70
Yardage: 6,844 yards
Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler
Prize Money: $20 million ($3.6 million to the winner)
Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
Scottie Scheffler enters as the +280 betting favorite after a dominant season, looking to defend his title and become the first back-to-back winner since Phil Mickelson (2001-02). Rory McIlroy (+1100) and Xander Schauffele (+1200) follow closely behind, while Collin Morikawa (+2000) and Ludvig Åberg (+2000) round out the top five contenders.
Course Breakdown & Key Stats
TPC River Highlands is a short but strategic Pete Dye design, rewarding precision over power. The tree-lined fairways, small greens, and rolling terrain demand accuracy, making strokes gained: approach and putting crucial metrics for success.
Par-4 Scoring: With 12 par-4s, players must capitalize on wedge play and short iron precision.
Par-5 Birdie Opportunities: The 523-yard 13th hole is a prime eagle chance.
Signature Stretch: Holes 15-17 wrap around a four-acre lake, creating a dramatic closing sequence.
Dark Horses & Betting Value Picks
Tommy Fleetwood (+4000): Elite iron play and putting make him a strong sleeper pick.
Keegan Bradley (+4500): The 2023 champion thrives on Northeast courses and holds the tournament scoring record.
Robert MacIntyre (+4500): Coming off a runner-up finish at the U.S. Open, he’s in peak form.
TV Schedule & Streaming Options
Thursday-Friday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Saturday: 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6:30 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS)
Streaming: ESPN+, Paramount+, NBC Sports App
