Ben James misses seeing Tiger Woods at Travelers Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Ben James, a recent college golf grad, missed seeing Tiger Woods at the Travelers Championship because he was sleeping in his bed in Milford, Connecticut. James received a sponsor invitation for the event, making it a local appearance. Tiger Woods was on-site for media sessions that started at 10 a.m., while James's session began at noon on June 24, 2026. James, who has shown promise as a professional golfer, will tee off at 9:05 a.m. on Thursday, June 25.
- •Ben James recently turned pro after graduating from the University of Virginia.
- •He grew up in Milford, Connecticut, near the championship venue.
- •James had a 36-hole lead at the RBC Canadian Open earlier this month.
- •Tiger Woods was present for media engagements around 10 a.m.
- •James will start his round at 9:05 a.m. on June 25.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Ben James gives hilarious reason for why he missed seeing Tiger Woods at the Travelers Championship
"To be fair to the recent college grad, it made sense.
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