The PGA Tour rolls into New England this week for the Travelers Championship – one of the most beloved stops on the calendar and a designated Signature Event in 2025.
Held at the fan-favourite TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, this tournament has a knack for drawing in elite names and delivering drama, birdies, and the occasional Sunday charge.
Despite measuring under 6,900 yards, this par-70 Pete Dye design is no pushover.
Precision is king, with tightly-guarded greens and strategic bunkering rewarding sharp approach play and punishing those who stray off line.
Shorter hitters can absolutely contend here – if they keep it in play and find hot hands with the irons and putter.
With Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele headlining a star-studded field, Sport Preview presents three value selections to consider in the outright betting market.
Viktor Hovland – 33/1
Viktor Hovland may have left Oakmont empty-handed, but his T7 finish at the US Open represented a major breakthrough.
The Norwegian’s ball-striking was sublime – second in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green – and had his putter not cooled off (-0.4 SG: Putting per round), he could have been lifting the trophy.
He now returns to a course that’s historically rewarded players bouncing back from strong major showings – just ask Chez Reavie or Harris English, both former Travelers winners after US Open success.
Hovland is rounding into form and has the course history to back it up.
If the flatstick behaves, he has every chance to win his first title of the season.
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Si Woo Kim – 50/1
Si Woo Kim’s name is one to circle anytime a Pete Dye track appears on the schedule.
The South Korean has a proven track record on similar layouts – from a win at the Wyndham Championship to standout performances at TPC Sawgrass including a win and multiple top 10s at The Players.
He started well at the US Open last week before fading, but encouragingly gained strokes both tee-to-green and on approach – an ideal formula for success at River Highlands.
The putter went cold, but that’s not uncommon after a bruising major test.
Recent form includes T8 at the PGA Championship and two top-20s in Signature Events, suggesting he’s peaking at the right time.
On a layout that rewards shot-shapers and strategists, Kim’s profile fits perfectly.
Matt Fitzpatrick – 80/1
While others grab the spotlight, Matt Fitzpatrick continues to quietly piece together one of the most consistent runs on Tour.
He hasn’t missed a cut in over two months and showed signs of life at the US Open, where he led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting.
That’s no fluke. Over the last 24 rounds, he ranks second in this field in SG: Putting on Poa/Bentgrass surfaces – just the type found at River Highlands.
Add in a win on a Pete Dye layout (RBC Heritage) and a famously tidy short game, and you’ve got a recipe for a sleeper pick.
At 80/1, he offers serious value as a player with the pedigree to rise on Sunday.
Final thought
With the FedEx Cup Playoffs looming and the major season in full swing, the Travelers often delivers a blend of star power and surprise contenders.
Whether it’s Si Woo’s course comfort, Hovland’s momentum, or Fitzpatrick’s finesse – there’s plenty of value beyond the big names this week.
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