The Travelers Championship is among the most renowned and esteemed Signature Events on the PGA Tour when they return June 25-28, 2026 to TPC River Highlights in Cromwell, Conn. A no-cut tournament with a $20 million purse and a field filled with world-class golfers makes this New England's most competitive professional golf tournament — and one of the most attendance-friendly throughout the entire circuit. From courses and player storylines to the best moment in PGA Tour scoring history, here's the guide for everyone who is going to participate, following along at home, or just brushing up on the game's history.
2026 Travelers Championship: Fast Facts
Before diving deep, here is a quick-reference summary of everything you need to know about the 2026 edition.
What Makes the Travelers Championship a Signature Event?
For the last four years the Travelers Championship has been a Signature Event - given only to a handful of smaller field events with higher purses that feature many of the top players on the tour. This "no-cut" format is an eye opener to the competition. This is because all 72-man entries play in all four rounds-no one falls out of the game in the middle of the week or weekend, so that's a guarantee for lots of late-round chops.This is because no one is eliminated during the rounds so that the leaderboards remain full with top talent at the weekend and late round drama is a sure bet.
2026 is also the last Signature Event of the season, adding more importance to it than it already deserved in the FedExCup race, and also a crucial marker for any hopes of keeping their spot going into the summer playoff series.
2026 Tournament Schedule at a Glance
Many of the Travelers attractions are centered around the tournament week, and it is customary that it's held a week after the U.S. Open. Players come to Connecticut still on top from the big games and with a sense of urgency to take that momentum with them to another great field.
2026 Player Field: Who to Watch
Expected players casted for the event range from Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay to defending champion Keegan Bradley several of the most recognized names will be coming to play at Cromwell.
You'd be hardpressed to find anyone who develops a plot better than Bradley does. He is a native of New England and a reigning champion, aiming for three victories in the last four years complete at a true homeland property. There is no better narrative than the chase of history in front of a population that is, needless to say, extremely passionate about The Hartford in the 2026 season than one involving a local hero.
TPC River Highlands: Course Overview
TPC River Highlands is a 6,841-yard, par-70 course which was originally renovated by legendary Pete Dye in 1982. It lives high on a bluff above the Connecticut River, and suffers from the peculiar lack of some of the more coastal Hilton links and Florida resorts that fill the bulk of the PGA Tour schedule.
Experienced under the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, the course has been fully certified in environmentally friendly management practices and growth of wildlife habitats.
TPC River Highlands: Key Course Stats
The final three holes (15-17) of the course is one of the high-pressure finales on the tour. The No. 15 (drivable) par-4, the No. 16 (island-green) par-3, and the No. 17 (difficult) par-3 have helped to decide more Travelers championships than any other short combination of holes. If you get through those three holes ON Sunday afternoon, you're probably going to pick up a trophy!
Tournament History: From Insurance City to Signature Status
It was established as an event called "Insurance City Open" in 1952. In 1967 it became known as the Greater Hartford Open and remained so until 2003, when it went back to the Buick Championship, quickly switching to Travelers Insurance's brand in 2007.
Legendary champions like Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, and Lee Trevino have won the tournament in the past, and current players up to the likes of Jordan Spieth, Nick Price, and Stewart Cink have reached the green in the tournament. There hasn't been a quartet of MVP wins since Billy Casper's four wins.
Travelers Championship Name History
Jim Furyk's Round of 58: The Greatest Score in PGA Tour History
When discussing the Travelers Championship, August 7, 2016 can't be left out. Jim managed a Tour record 58 on that day on the final round at TPC River Highlands - the first time anyone had been under 59 on the PGA Tour. Furyk was 23 on tour for the first time and 46 years old when performing at the event.
He limited himself to 10 birdies and an eagle, hitting all the 14 fairways and 18 of 18 par for second place. His first nine innings had a staggering 27. Travelers Insurance donated $58,000, one-half to the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation, the other half to the Bruce Edwards Foundation for ALS Research, minutes after Furyk signed his scorecard.
In what is usually an already hotly contested event, Furyk got whipsawned in fifth place, three shots behind winner Russell Knox, despite his historic round.
Jim Furyk's Round of 58 - Scorecard Summary
Prize Money Breakdown
The Travelers' Championship will not have a cut: All 72 players in the field will receive prize money. The winner receives $3.6 million and the last player gets $36,000. The champion also earns 700 FedExCup points and, at the end of the entire season, that's one of the most valuable titles a player can claim.
Charity and Community Impact
The Travelers Championship is a community institution, just as it is an institution of the game. The tournament has raised money to support the many charitable partners and community causes, such as The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and Connecticut Children's Medical Center, totaling more than $70 million dollars.
This philanthropic effort is managed by the Greater Hartford Community Foundation, with all proceeds of the course truly channeling to increase healthier lives in the greater Hartford community. Veterans of military service, as well as active, guard, and reserve duty participants, are also offered special access - during the 2026 Travelers Championship, all military and U.S. veterans members will have free ground access due to the TDF's Military and Veterans Admission Program sponsored by Trinity Health of New England.
Fan Experience: What's New in 2026
This is the first tournament to feature a smart map feature which was developed in partnership with the PGA Tour. Using their cell phone, fans can see the locations of all players on the property, see the location of the closest free fan playing space, search for food, and move around the property in real-time.
Fan spots, like Travelers 360 or the Travelers Trophy Suite, operate Thursday through Sunday and the ever-popular Patriots' Outpost is a fan favorite hospitality spot on site.
Final Thoughts
Whether it's the high-caliber competition, the challenging course that rewards rIsk-taking, the true downtown flavor, or the studio trophy elevation possibility, the Travelers Championship has it all. A quorum of the world’s elite, a search for history and Keegan Bradley's $20 million at stake at TPC River Highlands and the 2026 is looking to become this summer's biggest sporting attraction.
People Also Ask
Where is the 2026 Travelers Championship held?
The tournament's home since 1984, TPC River Highlands is located in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Who is defending at the 2026 Travelers Championship?
New England native Keegan Bradley is in his defense to retain his Travelers championship and hopes to get one his three victories in four front-to-rear Travelers starts.
Is there a cut at the Travelers Championship?
No - All 72 players play in all four rounds, and all players are eligible to receive prize money.
What is the lowest score ever shot at the Travelers Championship?
58, the all-time winning lowest score in a single round in PGA Tour history, was Jim Furyk's 2016 effort.
What is the 2026 Travelers Championship purse?
The total purse is $20 million with the winner taking home $3.6 million
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