Viktor Hovland wins Travelers Championship, outduels Scottie Scheffler

Viktor Hovland won the 2026 Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, defeating Scottie Scheffler in a sudden-death playoff on Monday morning after both players finished regulation tied at 21 under par. The playoff was decided when Scheffler missed a 4-foot putt, though Hovland's relentless performance over 37 holes was the defining factor. Play had been suspended due to darkness and heavy rain before resuming Monday at 9 a.m.