The Travelers Championship takes place at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut from 25 to 28 June 2026. One of the most popular stops on the PGA Tour, this Signature Event carries a prize purse of $20 million and features a no-cut limited field drawn from the world’s top players, cementing its place among the most coveted titles outside the four majors.
TPC River Highlands and the Course
TPC River Highlands sits along the Connecticut River and has been the home of the Travelers Championship since 1991. A par 70 layout measuring 6,841 yards, it is widely regarded as one of the more scoring-friendly venues on the PGA Tour, with reachable par fives and a consistently fair test that produces low winning totals.
2 holes in particular define the tournament’s identity. The par-five 13th offers players the chance to get home in 2 and attack birdie or eagle, while the par-four 15th is a risk-reward hole that separates the bold from the conservative. In the closing stretch, the 18th has provided the stage for some of the most memorable finishes in the event’s history.
The course layout and the summer Connecticut conditions mean spectators routinely witness the finest ballstriking on tour, with contenders posting rounds in the mid-to-low 60s throughout the week. The intimate layout allows fans to follow their favourite players closely, and the galleries are consistently among the most passionate in American golf.
Signature Event Status and Prize Purse
The Travelers Championship is part of the PGA Tour’s Signature Events series, a structure introduced in 2024 that concentrates the world’s best players at a select group of premium tournaments with elevated purses and a no-cut format. With a purse of $20 million in 2026, it ranks among the richest non-major events in men’s professional golf.
The no-cut format means the full limited field competes across all 4 rounds, removing the pressure of the halfway cut and allowing players to pursue aggressive strategies from the opening tee shot. For fans, it guarantees the top names remain in view from Thursday to Sunday. Entry to the field is based on world rankings and PGA Tour points accumulated during the season, meaning the 2026 event will feature a collection of the very best players currently competing on tour.
Recent Champions and Storylines
The Travelers Championship has built a strong tradition of repeat winners and dramatic finishes in recent years.
Keegan Bradley is the tournament’s dominant modern champion, having won in 2023 and again in 2025. Bradley’s connection to the event runs deep: a New Englander by background, he has always received enthusiastic support from the Connecticut galleries, and his back-to-back titles have made him the standout name in the tournament’s recent history. How the defending champion approaches the 2026 edition will be one of the storylines of the week.
Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 and the most dominant player in men’s golf over the past 2 seasons, won the 2024 Travelers Championship in a sudden-death playoff. Scheffler’s ability to manage any course and any situation makes him a perennial contender whenever he tees it up, and a return to Cromwell in 2026 will prompt plenty of attention.
Xander Schauffele claimed the 2022 title at a time when he was still seeking his first major, demonstrating the quality of field the event attracts. Harris English’s 2021 victory after an 8-hole playoff, one of the longest in PGA Tour history, is among the most gruelling and compelling finishes the tournament has produced. Dustin Johnson won in 2020 and Bubba Watson in 2018.
Perhaps the single most iconic moment in the modern era at TPC River Highlands came in 2017, when Jordan Spieth holed out from a greenside bunker on the 18th to win in dramatic fashion. The shot is replayed regularly as one of the most memorable clutch moments in recent tour history.
The Tournament’s Heritage
The history of the Travelers Championship stretches back to 1952, when it was established as a Connecticut PGA event. Its roster of past champions reads as a who’s who of the game’s legends. Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, and Lee Trevino all won here during their respective eras, and Billy Casper won the tournament 4 times, a record that has never been matched. Nick Price, Stewart Cink, and Phil Mickelson are among the other multiple winners to have lifted the trophy.
The long-running involvement of Travelers Insurance as title sponsor has provided the event with stability and resources that have helped it grow into the premium stop it is today. The combination of a scenic venue, loyal galleries, and a field of the game’s finest players has kept the Travelers Championship among the most watched events of the PGA Tour summer swing.
How to Watch
Live coverage of the 2026 Travelers Championship will be broadcast on Golf Channel and CBS in the United States. International viewers should check their regional sports broadcasters for scheduling details. The PGA Tour’s digital platforms also provide streaming options for fans outside traditional broadcast markets.
Tickets
Tickets for the 2026 Travelers Championship are available through the official tournament website at travelerschampionship.com and via Ticketmaster. The event is one of the most attended on the PGA Tour, with large crowds expected throughout the week at TPC River Highlands.