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Scottie Scheffler practices uniquely ahead of playoff with Viktor Hovland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Scottie Scheffler practices uniquely ahead of playoff with Viktor Hovland

Summary

Scottie Scheffler prepared for a playoff against Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship by practicing only the clubs he anticipated using. Despite a solid performance, which included making a crucial nine-foot putt on the 72nd hole to force the playoff, Scheffler ultimately fell short as Hovland made a birdie to secure victory. Kevin Kisner discussed Scheffler's focused range session, where he did not hit longer clubs and concentrated on shorter shots. Scheffler's second-place finish marks his fourth of the season on the PGA Tour.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler practiced only short irons and drivers before the playoff.
•He forced a playoff with a nine-foot putt on the 72nd hole.
•Hovland clinched victory by making a birdie in the playoff.
•Scheffler has finished second four times this year on the PGA Tour.
•The playoff was concluded less than 15 minutes after it began.

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Scottie Scheffler did on the driving range before playoff with Viktor Hovland described as ‘interesting’

What they're saying

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Kevin Kisner has revealed that Scottie Scheffler only practiced with the clubs he thought he could end up using ahead of the playoff with Viktor Hovland on Monday at the Travelers Championship, as he also suggested the reason he missed the putt to extend the duel. Scheffler has now finished second on four occasions this year on the PGA Tour.
— Yahoo Sports

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