Golf Playoff, PGA Win
Scottie Scheffler Forces Playoff with Viktor Hovland at Travelers; Ryu Wins KPMG Women's PGA Title
Scottie Scheffler drained an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday night and pumped his fist as if he had already won the tournament — and in a way, it felt like it AP. The dramatic save tied him with Viktor Hovland at 21-under par at the Travelers Championship, forcing a Monday morning sudden-death playoff after darkness made it impossible to continue at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
On the same weekend, Haeran Ryu pulled off one of the most unlikely wins in women's golf history. The 25-year-old South Korean overcame a 10-shot first-round deficit — a feat not seen in major championship golf in 60 years — to win the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine at 13-under par Washington Post.
Scheffler's Clutch Putt Sets Up Monday Showdown
Sunday's final round at TPC River Highlands was anything but smooth. A violent storm suspended play for 90 minutes in the afternoon NBC Sports. When play resumed, the softened greens turned the final holes into a survival test rather than a scoring sprint. Hovland, seeking his first win in 15 months, posted a 69 and narrowly missed a 25-foot birdie putt on 18 that would have ended it right there.
Scheffler then missed a 30-foot birdie attempt of his own. But he calmly rolled in the 8-footer to save par and force the tie. "See you tomorrow," Scheffler told reporters afterward PGA Tour. The playoff was pushed to 9:00 AM ET Monday on Peacock and Golf Channel. The winner collects $3.6 million from a $20 million purse.
Hovland Chasing First Win in Over a Year
Viktor Hovland came into Sunday with a one-shot lead over Scheffler after 54 holes FOX 61. The Norwegian had not won on the PGA Tour since the Valspar Championship — more than 15 months ago. A win Monday would mark a major career comeback. Scheffler, meanwhile, is seeking his 21st career title and first since The American Express earlier this year.
The Travelers is the final Signature Event of the 2026 PGA Tour season. These limited-field tournaments carry elevated FedExCup points — 700 points go to the winner. Eight of the world's top 10 players entered the field GOLF.com. A Scheffler win further cements his No. 1 status. A Hovland win reshapes the entire FedExCup standings heading into the August playoffs.
Ryu Beats 0.2% Odds to Win KPMG Women's PGA
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine had its own stunning finish. After a 3.5-hour storm delay Sunday morning, Haeran Ryu tapped in for par on 18 at 7:05 PM to claim the title at 13-under LPGA. Her first-round 73 had left her 10 shots behind leader Ina Yoon, who had shot a tournament-record 63. Tournament organizers put Ryu's odds of winning at just 0.2% after that opening round.
Ryu fired a 64 on Saturday to surge into contention, then held on Sunday for her first major title. Ina Yoon finished solo second at 11-under. "Feels like dreams come true," Ryu said at the trophy presentation. "Today I did it, so I'm so happy right now." Ryu earned $1.95 million from the $13 million purse — the largest in women's golf history Associated Press.
Korda's Grand Slam Bid Falls Short at Hazeltine
Much of the pre-tournament buzz at the KPMG centered on Nelly Korda. She entered the week seeking to win three consecutive majors in 2026 — a feat that would have made her just the third woman ever to do so. A final-round 73 left her in a tie for eighth place, ending the run AP.
Korda pushed back on the outside pressure after her round. "You guys made that such a big thing. I didn't think about that," she said. "I was just disappointed in the way I played." Ryu's victory also snapped a two-year drought for South Korean players in women's majors, dating back to Amy Yang's 2024 win Associated Press.
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