Points and payouts: Scottie Scheffler wins $3.6M, 700 FedExCup points at Travelers Championship ๐
An Epic Showdown: Scottie Scheffler Claims Victory in Dramatic Playoff at the Travelers Championship
If you thought a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals was thrilling, imagine the suspense of a Game 8 playoff on the PGA TOUR. The climax of the eight Signature Events of the season culminated in the only playoff of the series at the Travelers Championship, making for an unforgettable Sunday at TPC River Highlands.
This dramatic finale was both a novel experience in the context of the tournament series and a familiar one when it came to the victor. Scottie Scheffler, continuing his dominant form, defeated Tom Kim on the first playoff hole to secure his sixth victory of the season, and fourth in Signature Events. Scheffler’s triumphs this season also include wins at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, RBC Heritage, and the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. With this latest win, Scheffler now boasts 12 PGA TOUR titles.
Entering the Travelers Championship, Scheffler was the clear favorite with pre-tournament odds of +400 at BetMGM. His performance this season has consistently outpaced market expectations, yielding a significant return on investment. A hypothetical bettor placing $100 on Scheffler to win each of his 15 starts this season would now see a total return of $2800, translating to a net gain of $1300. This impressive financial payoff underscores Scheffler’s status as the top-ranked golfer in the world and the season’s most reliable favorite.
The playoff drama unfolded after Tom Kim birdied the 72nd hole to tie Scheffler at 22-under-par, just one stroke shy of Keegan Bradleyโs record set the previous year. However, in the playoff, Kimโs approach landed in a greenside bunker, and he was unable to save par, leaving the door open for Scheffler, who calmly parred the 18th to clinch the title.
In addition to the prestige of the victory, Scheffler earned 700 FedExCup points and a substantial $3.6 million purse. His win also ensures his maximum exemptions into future tournaments, securing his PGA TOUR membership through 2029.
Tom Kim, despite his playoff loss, continued his strong form with his second top-four finish in four starts, signaling a promising trajectory. His birdie on the final hole to force the playoff showcased his competitive spirit, although he ultimately fell short in the sudden-death scenario.
Notably, Sungjae Im and Tom Hoge, with odds of +5000 and +10000 respectively, tied for third place, finishing two shots behind the leaders. Their performance earned them each 337.5 FedExCup points and $1.16 million in prize money.
Defending champion Keegan Bradley, who entered with odds of +5000, could not replicate his previous success, finishing tied for 39th.
Here are the detailed final standings for those who made the cut:
| **Position** | **Golfer (Odds to Win)** | **Score** | **FedExCup Points Earned** | **Earnings** |
|————–|————————–|———–|—————————–|————–|
| P1 | Scottie Scheffler (+400) | 258 / -22 | 700.000 | $3,600,000.00|
| P2 | Tom Kim (+4000) | 258 / -22 | 400.000 | $2,160,000.00|
| T3 | Tom Hoge (+10000) | 260 / -20 | 337.500 | $1,160,000.00|
| T3 | Sungjae Im (+5000) | 260 / -20 | 337.500 | $1,160,000.00|
| T5 | Akshay Bhatia (+8000) | 262 / -18 | 262.500 | $702,500.00 |
| T5 | Patrick Cantlay (+2000) | 262 / -18 | 262.500 | $702,500.00 |
| T5 | Tony Finau (+2800) | 262 / -18 | 262.500 | $702,500.00 |
| T5 | Justin Thomas (+4000) | 262 / -18 | 262.500 | $702,500.00 |
| T9 | Wyndham Clark (+6600) | 263 / -17 | 173.750 | $520,000.00 |
| T9 | Brian Harman (+4000) | 263 / -17 | 173.750 | $520,000.00 |
| T9 | Shane Lowry (+5500) | 263 / -17 | 173.750 | $520,000.00 |
| T9 | Cameron Young (+8000) | 263 / -17 | 173.750 | $520,000.00 |
| T13 | Collin Morikawa (+1000) | 264 / -16 | 140.000 | $400,000.00 |
| T13 | Xander Schauffele (+750) | 264 / -16 | 140.000 | $400,000.00 |
| 15 | Tommy Fleetwood (+3300) | 265 / -15 | 125.000 | $360,000.00 |
| T16 | Robert MacIntyre (+9000) | 266 / -14 | 112.500 | $310,000.00 |
| T16 | Matthieu Pavon (+10000) | 266 / -14 | 112.500 | $310,000.00 |
| T16 | Patrick Rodgers (+25000) | 266 / -14 | 112.500 | $310,000.00 |
| T16 | Adam Svensson (+17500) | 266 / -14 | 112.500 | $310,000.00 |
| T20 | Rickie Fowler (+17500) | 267 / -13 | 95.000 | $241,333.33 |
| T20 | Viktor Hovland (+2000) | 267 / -13 | 95.000 | $241,333.33 |
| T20 | Seamus Power (+25000) | 267 / -13 | 95.000 | $241,333.33 |
| T23 | Christiaan Bezuidenhout (+6600) | 268 / -12 | 77.500 | $183,500.00 |
| T23 | Hideki Matsuyama (+2200) | 268 / -12 | 77.500 | $183,500.00 |
| T23 | Taylor Pendrith (+10000) | 268 / -12 | 77.500 | $183,500.00 |
| T23 | Sepp Straka (+4000) | 268 / -12 | 77.500 | $183,500.00 |
| T27 | Ludvig ร berg (+1400) | 269 / -11 | 57.500 | $144,000.00 |
| T27 | Corey Conners (+3300) | 269 / -11 | 57.500 | $144,000.00 |
| T27 | Austin Eckroat (+12500) | 269 / -11 | 57.500 | $144,000.00 |
| T27 | Adam Hadwin (+12500) | 269 / -11 | 57.500 | $144,000.00 |
| T31 | Lee Hodges (+17500) | 270 / -10 | 35.000 | $117,600.00 |
| T31 | Stephan Jaeger (+10000) | 270 / -10 | 35.000 | $117,600.00 |
| T31 | Si Woo Kim (+4500) | 270 / -10 | 35.000 | $117,600.00 |
| T31 | Kurt Kitayama (+15000) | 270 / -10 | 35.000 | $117,600.00 |
| T31 | Denny McCarthy (+6600) | 270 / -10 | 35.000 | $117,600.00 |
| T36 | Matt Fitzpatrick (+5500) | 271 / -9 | 23.000 | $97,333.33 |
| T36 | Mackenzie Hughes (+15000)| 271 / -9 | 23.000 | $97,333.33 |
| T36 | Brendon Todd (+25000) | 271 / -9 | 23.000 | $97,333.33 |
| T39 | Keegan Bradley (+5000) | 272 / -8 | 20.250 | $85,000.00 |
| T39 | Adam Scott (+6600) | 272 / -8 | 20.250 | $85,000.00 |
| T39 | Michael Thorbjornsen (+15000) | 272 / -8 | 20.250 | $85,
