The Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, hit a weather snag as rain forced a suspension with Scottie Scheffler holding the lead. On a day that saw some thrilling golf, Collin Morikawa delivered a stunning birdie on the 18th hole to momentarily capture the clubhouse lead. But as the skies opened up, Scheffler clung to a one-shot advantage when the tournament was paused.
Scheffler, alongside Viktor Hovland, found themselves in the 14th fairway when the horn signaled a halt due to the presence of electricity in a passing storm, as explained by PGA Tour rules official Mark Dusbabek. It was a challenging stretch, with players battling through heavy rain for nearly an hour before play was stopped. Morikawa's final holes were played under these tough conditions, adding to the drama of the day.
For Scheffler, this tournament is an opportunity to secure his second Travelers Championship title and notch his second win of the 2026 season. His birdie on the par-5 13th was pivotal, nudging him into the lead just before the weather intervened. Morikawa, who began the day nine strokes behind Scheffler, mounted an impressive charge to put himself in the mix.
The horn sounds at the @TravelersChamp signaling the suspension of play 📯
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 28, 2026
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Viktor Hovland has enjoyed a wave of support this week, with a contingent of fans from Norway making the journey to the US for the World Cup. Hovland has certainly delivered for his supporters, as has the Norwegian soccer team, with fans hoping for a Hovland victory in Connecticut to be followed by a Norway triumph in Dallas on Tuesday.
HAVE A DAY, COLLIN MORIKAWA 🔥🇺🇸
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 28, 2026
This putt ties his PGA Tour career low (61) and gives him the @TravelersChamp clubhouse lead (-20)
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