Viktor Hovland enters a Monday play-off against Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship after a weather-affected final round at TPC River Highlands. Fans from Norway brought their signature viking celebration to the Connecticut course to support Hovland, taking advantage of their proximity following their national football team’s match in nearby Boston.
Hovland, currently ranked 30th in the world, narrowly missed a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that would have secured the win. Scheffler, the world number one, successfully holed a pressure-filled par putt to finish at 21 under par, matching Hovland’s total. A 90-minute storm delay earlier in the day meant insufficient daylight remained for the play-off, forcing a restart on Monday at 09:00 local time.
Reflecting on the finish, Hovland expressed confidence despite missing the chance to win in regulation. After struggling with a bogey early on the back nine, he gained momentum with three straight birdies starting at the 13th. Collin Morikawa pushed hard for the title with a stellar 61, finishing just one shot behind the leaders in third place. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick secured fourth position at 19 under.
