Viktor Hovland defeats Scottie Scheffler in Travelers Championship playoff

Viktor Hovland defeated Scottie Scheffler in a Monday morning playoff at the 2026 Travelers Championship held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Hovland clinched the victory by sinking an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole, while Scheffler missed his shorter birdie attempt. The win marks Hovland's eighth career PGA Tour victory, while Scheffler's runner-up finish is his fourth second-place result of the season.