The Travelers Championship is one of the most highly anticipated events on the PGA Tour calendar, attracting top golfers from around the world.
The 2022 edition of the tournament was held at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut. The tournament provided golf enthusiasts with a week filled with thrilling moments and unforgettable performances.
In this listicle, we will delve into the top five highlights from the 2022 Travelers Championship. These moments captured the essence of the event and looking back at them will help fans relive the excitement that unfolded on the course.
Top 4 highlights from Travelers Championship 2022
#4 Rookie Sahith Theegala big run
PGA Tour rookie Sahith Theegala had a big run at the Travelers Championship 2022. Ahead of the event, the rookie reacted to the strong field at the event and said that he was looking forward to facing it. On the final day, the golfer held a one-stroke lead as he stood on the 18th tee after rallying to catch the third-round leader, Xander Schauffele.
Theegala ended up finishing T2 alongside J.T. Poston. This was one of the finest outings by the young golfer.
#3 Rory McIlroy's jump to an early lead
Rory McIlroy took the early lead in the Travelers Championship 2022. He carded in an 8-under-62 scorecard on Thursday to take the early first-round lead. The golfer, coming off the back of a T5 finish at the US Open, had played in the Travelers Championship’s Wednesday pro-am in the rain. The Northern Irishman, along with others in his group, Webb Simpson (64) and Kevin Kisner (67), took advantage of a course softened by rain.
#2 Big names miss the cut
Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Jason Day and Tom Hoge were among big names that missed the Friday's 36-hole cut at the Travelers Championship 2022.
#1 Xander Schauffele's victory
Xander Schauffele won the 2022 Travelers Championship in dramatic fashion, beating the likes of J.T. Poston and Sahith Theegala. The golfer overcame a late deficit and finished with a tap-in birdie to card a 2-under par 68 in his closing round at TPC River Highlands. Schauffele marked his sixth career victory on the PGA Tour with the win.
Overall, the tournament was a showcase of skill, drama, and excitement and fans are eagerly anticipating the next edition of this esteemed tournament.