After paying close attention to last week's U.S. Open drama, it would be understandable if golf fans don't carry the same level of passion into this week's Travelers Championship. But when you consider last week's top golfers have flown cross-country to play at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, this should be a fantastic tournament as well. If you're contemplating wagering on golf this week, then spend a minute learning about all the great Travelers Championship betting promos & bonuses available to you.
The field features newly crowned U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and many other household names, but it was Denny McCarthy who was fronting the field after opening round play.
McCarthy shot a -10 60 in perfect conditions to take a 2-shot lead over' Keegan Bradley and Adam Scott. The field tore up the TPC River Highlands course, combining for more than 600 birdies. In all, 27 players shot 66 or better Thursday.
Xander Schauffele, who shot a 2-under 68 Thursday, stands as the Travelers defending champ and he won nearly $1.5 million last year for his 19-under-par score. But the Travelers purse has been more than doubled this year – the $20 million payout matches last week's U.S. Open – so this week's champion will take home $3.6 million.