CROMWELL, Conn. — The 2025 Travelers Championship, the PGA Tour’s final signature event of the season, kicked off Thursday at TPC River Highlands with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat sharing the lead at 8-under-par 62. The par-70, 6,844-yard course saw strong performances despite challenging conditions following the U.S. Open. Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, and Wyndham Clark sit two shots back at 6-under, while Cameron Young is at 5-under. Viktor Hovland and Brian Harman are among those at 4-under.
Friday’s second round features notable pairings, with tee times starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT. Scheffler, the defending champion, is paired with U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun at 10:35 a.m., following their opening-round success. McIlroy, seeking to rebound from a lackluster U.S. Open, tees off at 1:45 p.m. alongside U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley. Other key groupings include Justin Thomas and Hideki Matsuyama at 10:15 a.m., Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa at 10:25 a.m., and Jordan Spieth with amateur Luke Clanton at 10:45 a.m. Early starters include Tony Finau and Christiaan Bezuidenhout at 12:00 p.m., and Jason Day with Max Homa at 12:20 p.m.
The $20 million purse, with $3.6 million for the winner, underscores the event’s prestige, offering 700 FedExCup points and no cut, ensuring all 72 players compete through Sunday. Scheffler, who won in 2024 via a playoff over Tom Kim, aims for his first Travelers title repeat, while Spaun looks to maintain momentum after his Oakmont victory.
Fans can watch Friday’s action on Golf Channel from 3-6 p.m. EDT, with streaming on ESPN+ via PGA Tour Live starting at 7:30 a.m. Paramount+ and NBCSports.com also offer live simulcasts. The leaderboard remains tight, with McIlroy’s early-season form—he won the Masters and Players Championship—making him a threat despite recent struggles. Bradley, a local favorite, and Eckroat, who closed with a 5-under in his final six holes Thursday, add intrigue. With no cut, expect aggressive play as the field vies for the top prize at TPC River Highlands.
As the 2025 Travelers Championship moves into the second round on Friday at TPC River Highlands, the betting odds have shifted following an exciting opening round. According to updated DraftKings Sportsbook odds as of 3:30 a.m. EDT, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler remains the favorite at -140, reflecting his 8-under 62, tying him with Austin Eckroat for the lead. Eckroat, at +2500, has seen his odds adjust from pre-tournament figures due to his matching 62, highlighted by a 5-under surge in his final six holes.
Rory McIlroy, at +650, holds strong as the second favorite, sitting at 6-under after a 64, two shots off the lead. His history of low scores at TPC River Highlands (six rounds of 64 or better) bolsters his position. Keegan Bradley, a local favorite and 2023 champion, is at +1600, also at 6-under, with his course record of 23-under in 2023 underscoring his potential. Collin Morikawa (+3000), tied at 5-under, benefits from his precision iron play, ranking high in strokes gained: approach.
Patrick Cantlay (+3500), Cameron Young (+3500), Wyndham Clark (+3500), Viktor Hovland (+3500), and Tommy Fleetwood (+3500) form a competitive tier, with Clark at 6-under alongside McIlroy and Bradley, while Hovland and Fleetwood are at 4-under. Justin Thomas, at +5000, is slightly further back but remains a threat given his T5 finish here last year and recent form.
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