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Travelers Championship joins PGA Tour's new Championship Series for 2028

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:53 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Travelers Championship joins PGA Tour's new Championship Series for 2028

Summary

The PGA Tour has confirmed that the Travelers Championship, held annually at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, will be included in its new elevated Championship Series beginning in 2028. This development was announced on July 27, 2026. Travelers, which has been a consistent part of the Tour's schedule since 1952, has successfully transformed into a marquee event, becoming a $20 million signature tournament over the past four years. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp highlighted the Travelers as an event that embodies the qualities the Tour seeks in Championship Series participants. More tournaments within this Series are expected to be announced before the Tour Championship next month.

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Key Details

•Travelers Championship set for PGA Tour's new elevated series in 2028
•The event has been part of the Tour since 1952
•Travelers has sponsored the tournament since 2007
•Series includes 15 tournaments and features $20 million purses
•More Championship Series events to be announced before Tour Championship next month

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8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Travelers to be part of PGA Tour's new Championship Series

What they're saying

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The Tour announced Monday that its annual post-U.S. Open stop at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, will be part of the Tour’s new elevated series, which launches in 2028.
— Yahoo Sports

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