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Scheffler makes clutch putt to force Monday playoff against Hovland in Travelers Championship
By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday and pumped his fist with more emotion than he showed all day, just for the right to return Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship to face a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland.The final round was stopped for 90 m...
Key takeaway The final round was stopped for 90 minutes as storms moved over the TPC River Highlands, and officials deemed there was not enough daylight for them to start the playoff.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For golf fans in the Tomball area, the sudden-death playoff between Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland is a thrilling development, especially given the local connection to the PGA Tour. While the Travelers Championship is not held in Texas, many Houston-area golfers and fans follow the tour closely, and Scheffler's clutch putt to force a playoff will have many in Tomball tuning in Monday morning to see how the playoff unfolds. The fact that the playoff was delayed due to rain and will resume on Monday is also a familiar scenario for golfers in the Houston area, who are accustomed to dealing with unpredictable weather conditions. As the world's No. 1 player, Scheffler's performance will be closely watched, and his ability to come from behind and force a playoff will have many in Tomball rooting for him to emerge victorious.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday and pumped his fist with more emotion than he showed all day, just for the right to return Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship to face a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland.The final round was stopped for 90 m...
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