Scheffler Forces Monday Playoff with Hovland at Travelers Championship; JT Poston Records Record-Breaking Hole Score

Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland finished tied at 21-under par at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, setting up the PGA Tour’s first Monday playoff since 2025. After a rain delay halted play, both players missed late birdie opportunities, with Scheffler sinking a clutch 8.5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to avoid defeat. The sudden-death playoff is scheduled for Monday morning at TPC River Highlands. Scheffler enters the contest aiming to end a five-month winless streak, despite maintaining a strong season with multiple top-five finishes. Hovland, who held a one-shot lead entering the final round, surged with three consecutive birdies on the back nine to stay in contention.

Meanwhile, J.T. Poston made headlines for a disastrous performance on the par-5 13th hole, carding a 12. After a bunker shot left him short of the green, Poston’s subsequent chips repeatedly rolled into the water hazard, requiring three penalty drops. He eventually holed out on his 12th attempt, finishing the tournament in 69th place. The tournament’s delay also caused broadcast controversy, as NBC prioritized the golf coverage over a scheduled Yankees-Red Sox baseball game, leading to significant fan backlash on social media.