Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland face off in playoff at Travelers Championship
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland are set for a playoff at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, starting at 9 a.m. ET on Monday. The playoff follows a weather delay that prevented a champion from being crowned after 72 holes. Scheffler enters as the world No. 1 and seeks his first win since early in the season, while Hovland looks for his first victory in 15 months. They will play the 18th hole repeatedly until one emerges victorious.
- •Playoff scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET on Monday.
- •Weather delays caused the need for an extended finish.
- •Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world.
- •Hovland aims for his first win since 2025.
- •Both players will compete on the 18th hole repeatedly.
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