2025 Travelers Championship Round 1 Results – Complete Coverage of Final Signature Event

The 2025 Travelers Championship, the final Signature Event of the PGA Tour season, kicked off on June 19th at TPC River Highlands. Round 1 concluded with defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat sharing the lead at 8-under-par 62. With $20 million in total prize money and 700 FedEx Cup points to the winner, this tournament features 72 of the world’s best players competing in a no-cut format through all four rounds. The significance of this Signature Event, combined with strong performances from international players, promises an exciting weekend ahead.

⛳ 2025 Travelers Championship Round 1 Results – Complete Coverage of Final Signature Event

Travelers Championship

🏆 Round 1 Leaderboard – Scheffler and Eckroat Lead the Pack

The opening round at TPC River Highlands delivered exceptional scoring as defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat both carded 8-under-par 62s to share the lead. Scheffler’s round featured an eagle at the par-5 13th hole, while Eckroat maintained steady play throughout his round to match the world No. 1’s impressive score.

Three players sit tied for third place at 6-under-par: Rory McIlroy, Wyndham Clark, and Keegan Bradley. Cameron Young holds solo sixth place at 5-under-par. Notably, Jordan Spieth withdrew after 12 holes while sitting at 5-over-par, marking an unfortunate early exit for the former champion.

📊 Round 1 TOP 10 Leaderboard

Position Player Score Country
T1 Scottie Scheffler -8 (62) 🇺🇸 USA
T1 Austin Eckroat -8 (62) 🇺🇸 USA
T3 Rory McIlroy -6 (64) 🇬🇧 N.Ireland
T3 Wyndham Clark -6 (64) 🇺🇸 USA
T3 Keegan Bradley -6 (64) 🇺🇸 USA
6th Cameron Young -5 (65) 🇺🇸 USA
T7 Viktor Hovland -4 (66) 🇳🇴 Norway
T7 Max Greyserman -4 (66) 🇺🇸 USA
T7 Tommy Fleetwood -4 (66) 🇬🇧 England
T7 Jason Day -4 (66) 🇦🇺 Australia

Scottie Scheffler

🌏 Asian Players Round 1 Performance – Mixed Results

Asian representation showed mixed results in the opening round of the Travelers Championship. South Korean players Tom Kim and Sungjae Im shared T15 position at 3-under-par, marking the best performance among Asian golfers. Byeong Hun An finished T36 at 1-under-par, while Si Woo Kim struggled to T51 at 1-over-par.

Position Player R1 Score Behind Leaders
T15 Tom Kim (KOR) -3 (67) 5 shots
T15 Sungjae Im (KOR) -3 (67) 5 shots
T36 Byeong Hun An (KOR) -1 (69) 7 shots
T36 Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) -1 (69) 7 shots
T51 Si Woo Kim (KOR) +1 (71) 9 shots

💎 Understanding PGA Tour Signature Events – Elite Competition Format

Signature Events represent the pinnacle of PGA Tour competition in 2025, consisting of eight limited-field tournaments featuring the world’s best players. These events offer enhanced prize money ($20 million) and FedEx Cup points (700 to the winner). The Travelers Championship serves as the final Signature Event of the season, featuring 72 players competing in a no-cut format across four rounds.

🎯 Complete 2025 Signature Events Schedule

Tournament Dates Winner Cut
The Sentry Jan 2-5 Hideki Matsuyama
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Jan 30-Feb 2 Rory McIlroy
Genesis Invitational Feb 13-16 Ludvig Aberg
Arnold Palmer Invitational Mar 6-9 Russell Henley
RBC Heritage Apr 17-20 Justin Thomas
Truist Championship May 8-11 Sepp Straka
Memorial Tournament Jun 5-8 Scottie Scheffler
Travelers Championship Jun 19-22 In Progress

🎫 Signature Event Qualification – Elite Access Requirements

⭐ Primary Qualification Categories

Qualifying for Signature Events requires meeting one of several elite criteria: finishing in the previous season’s FedEx Cup top 50, Aon Next 10 status (current FedEx Cup top 10), Aon Swing 5 (top 5 FedEx Cup points earners between Signature Events), current season PGA Tour winners, or maintaining a top-30 world ranking position.

📋 Qualification Framework

  • Category 1: Previous season FedEx Cup top 50
  • Category 2: Aon Next 10 (current top 10)
  • Category 3: Aon Swing 5 (points leaders between events)
  • Category 4: Current season PGA Tour winners
  • Category 5: Official World Golf Ranking top 30
  • Special Exemption: Players with 80+ career wins (Tiger Woods)
  • Sponsor Exemptions: 4 per tournament

💰 Travelers Championship Prize Money & FedEx Cup Points

Travelers Championship

🎰 Prize Money Distribution

The 2025 Travelers Championship features a $20 million total purse, with the winner earning $3.6 million and 700 FedEx Cup points. This represents a 140% increase in prize money since 2022. With no cut in place, all competing players are guaranteed a minimum payout of $36,000.

Position Prize Money FedEx Cup Points
1st $3,600,000 700
2nd $2,160,000 500
3rd $1,360,000 320
10th $500,000 85
Last Place $36,000



⭐ Notable Players Round 1 Performance – Stars Show Mixed Results

Round 1 showcased the unpredictable nature of golf as established stars displayed varying fortunes. While world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads alongside Austin Eckroat at 8-under, other marquee names struggled to find their rhythm. Xander Schauffele managed just 1-under-par for T36, while defending major champion Hideki Matsuyama also sits at 1-under. The most shocking development was Jordan Spieth’s withdrawal after 12 holes at 5-over-par.

📊 Star Players Performance

  • Excellent Start: Scottie Scheffler (-8), Rory McIlroy (-6), Viktor Hovland (-4)
  • Solid Position: Collin Morikawa (-3), Justin Thomas (-3), Patrick Cantlay (-3)
  • Work to Do: Xander Schauffele (-1), Hideki Matsuyama (-1), Ludvig Aberg (+1)
  • Withdrawal: Jordan Spieth (WD after 12 holes at +5)

🏛️ Travelers Championship History & Course Characteristics

Established in 1952, the Travelers Championship ranks as the second-most attended PGA Tour event, trailing only the Phoenix Open in popularity. Traditionally held the week following the U.S. Open, this tournament provides welcome relief for players after the typically grueling major championship setup. TPC River Highlands demands precision and course management, with its par-70 layout averaging 67.63 strokes in 2024.

🏆 Recent Champions

  • 2024: Scottie Scheffler (playoff victory at -22)
  • 2023: Keegan Bradley
  • 2022: Xander Schauffele
  • 2017: Jordan Spieth (dramatic hole-out playoff victory)

❓ Travelers Championship FAQ

Q1. What distinguishes Signature Events from regular tournaments?

Signature Events feature $20 million purses (vs. $8-12 million for regular events), 700 FedEx Cup points to the winner (vs. 500 for regular events), limited fields of 72 players, and no-cut formats ensuring four full rounds of competition.

Q2. How have Asian players performed in 2025 Signature Events?

Sungjae Im’s third-place finish at The Sentry represents the best Asian performance in Signature Events this season. Tom Kim, Byeong Hun An, and Si Woo Kim have consistently qualified and gained valuable experience competing against the world’s elite.

Q3. Why is the Travelers Championship particularly significant?

As the final Signature Event of 2025, it represents the last opportunity for players to earn substantial FedEx Cup points before the playoffs. The tournament’s timing and prestige make it crucial for securing playoff positioning and next season’s status.

Q4. What makes 700 FedEx Cup points so valuable?

These points, 200 more than regular tournament wins (500 points), can dramatically impact a player’s position for FedEx Cup playoff qualification (top 70) and next season’s full exemption status (top 50), potentially worth millions in earnings and opportunities.

🔮 Round 2 Preview – Intense Competition Expected

With Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat sharing the lead entering Round 2, expect intensified competition as the field narrows its focus. Rory McIlroy, Wyndham Clark, and Keegan Bradley sit just two shots back, while the Asian contingent looks to improve their positioning for the weekend rounds.

🎯 Round 2 Key Storylines

  • Defending champion Scheffler’s pursuit of consecutive titles
  • Rory McIlroy’s quest for his second Signature Event victory
  • Asian players’ efforts to climb into weekend contention
  • TPC River Highlands’ challenging green complexes testing precision



🏁 Conclusion & Tournament Outlook

The opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship delivered exceptional golf, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat setting the early pace at 8-under-par. Scheffler’s pursuit of consecutive titles adds intrigue, while Rory McIlroy and other world-class competitors remain well-positioned for the weekend.

Asian representation showed promise with Tom Kim and Sungjae Im sharing T15 position, positioning themselves for potential weekend moves. With $20 million in prize money and 700 FedEx Cup points at stake, this final Signature Event of 2025 promises to be a launching pad for many players’ late-season momentum.

The no-cut format ensures all 72 elite players will compete through Sunday, guaranteeing four days of premium golf entertainment. As the final Signature Event of the season, the Travelers Championship represents a crucial opportunity for players to cement their status heading into the FedEx Cup playoffs and secure their 2026 playing privileges.

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2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational – 1ROUND Leaderboard, 2ROUN Tee Time

2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Let’s check the rankings of the players in the first round and the information on the second round.

2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational

 

2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Course : Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL • USA

Date : 2025. 3. 6 ~ 3. 9

Prize Money : $ 20,000,000

Winner’s Money : $ 4,000,000

Defending Cahmpion : Scottie Scheffler (273, -15)


2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational 1Round

 The first round of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, concluded with Wyndham Clark leading the field. Clark carded a 5-under-par 67 to secure the top position.

 Four players are tied for second place at 3-under-par 69: Keegan Bradley, Corey Conners, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and Shane Lowry.

Notable performances include Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Max Greyserman, all tied for sixth place with a 2-under-par 70.

 World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, aiming for his third Arnold Palmer Invitational title, is tied for 11th place after shooting a 1-under-par 71.

Other prominent players tied for 11th include Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Patrick Cantlay, all at 1-under-par 71.

Amateur golfer Jackson Koivun is among those tied for 15th place with an even-par 72.

 The tournament continues with the second round, where players will strive to improve their standings and make the cut for the weekend rounds.

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2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational LeaderBoard




  • 1: Wyndham Clark – 67 (-5)
  • T2: Keegan Bradley – 69 (-3)
  • T2: Corey Conners – 69 (-3)
  • T2: Christiaan Bezuidenhout – 69 (-3)
  • T2: Shane Lowry – 69 (-3)
  • T6: Cam Davis – 70 (-2)
  • T6: Si Woo Kim – 70 (-2)
  • T6: Max Greyserman – 70 (-2)
  • T6: Rory McIlroy – 70 (-2)
  • T6: Justin Rose – 70 (-2)
  • T11: Scottie Scheffler – 71 (-1)
  • T11: Collin Morikawa – 71 (-1)
  • T11: Justin Thomas – 71 (-1)
  • T11: Patrick Cantlay – 71 (-1)
  • T15: Ludvig Åberg – 72 (E)
  • T15: Jackson Koivun (a) – 72 (E)
  • T15: Tony Finau – 72 (E)
  • T15: Russell Henley – 72 (E)
  • T19: Hideki Matsuyama – 73 (+1)
  • T19: Maverick McNealy – 73 (+1)
  • T19: Mackenzie Hughes – 73 (+1)
  • T19: Brian Harman – 73 (+1)
  • T19: Denny McCarthy – 73 (+1)
  • T19: Tom Hoge – 73 (+1)
  • T25: Aaron Rai – 74 (+2)
  • T25: Eric Cole – 74 (+2)
  • T25: Austin Eckroat – 74 (+2)
  • T25: Andrew Novak – 74 (+2)
  • T25: Robert MacIntyre – 74 (+2)
  • T25: Nick Dunlap – 74 (+2)
  • T25: Chris Kirk – 74 (+2)
  • T25: Patrick Rodgers – 74 (+2)
  • T33: Jacob Bridgeman – 75 (+3)
  • T33: J.J. Spaun – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Adam Hadwin – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Tommy Fleetwood – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Matthieu Pavon – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Ben Griffin – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Michael Kim – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Nick Taylor – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Thomas Detry – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Adam Scott – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Will Zalatoris – 75 (+3)
  • T33: Joe Highsmith – 75 (+3)
  • T45: Sungjae Im – 76 (+4)
  • T45: Jason Day – 76 (+4)
  • T45: Byeong Hun An – 76 (+4)
  • T45: Max McGreevy – 76 (+4)
  • T45: J.T. Poston – 76 (+4)
  • T45: Sam Burns – 76 (+4)
  • T45: Harris English – 76 (+4)
  • T52: Davis Thompson – 77 (+5)
  • T52: Viktor Hovland – 77 (+5)
  • T52: Lucas Glover – 77 (+5)
  • T52: Isaiah Salinda – 77 (+5)
  • T52: Sepp Straka – 77 (+5)
  • T52: Xander Schauffele – 77 (+5)
  • T58: Tom Kim – 78 (+6)
  • T58: Min Woo Lee – 78 (+6)
  • T58: Sahith Theegala – 78 (+6)
  • T58: Daniel Berger – 78 (+6)
  • T58: Sam Stevens – 78 (+6)
  • T58: Matt Fitzpatrick – 78 (+6)
  • T58: Stephan Jaeger – 78 (+6)
  • T65: Brian Campbell – 79 (+7)
  • T65: Aldrich Potgieter – 79 (+7)
  • T65: Taylor Pendrith – 79 (+7)
  • T65: Billy Horschel – 79 (+7)
  • T65: Akshay Bhatia – 79 (+7)
  • 70: Rafael Campos – 80 (+8)
  • 71: Max Homa – 81 (+9)
  • 72: Cameron Young – 82 (+10)

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2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational 2R Tee Time




  • 7:40 a.m. – Isaiah Salinda, Jackson Koivun (a)
  • 7:50 a.m. – Maverick McNealy, Mackenzie Hughes
  • 8:00 a.m. – Nick Taylor, Sam Stevens
  • 8:10 a.m. – J.T. Poston, Brian Harman
  • 8:20 a.m. – Thomas Detry, Adam Scott
  • 8:30 a.m. – Robert MacIntyre, Matt Fitzpatrick
  • 8:40 a.m. – Denny McCarthy, Max Greyserman
  • 8:50 a.m. – Stephan Jaeger, Corey Conners
  • 9:05 a.m. – Nick Dunlap, Will Zalatoris
  • 9:15 a.m. – Chris Kirk, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
  • 9:25 a.m. – Sepp Straka, Tony Finau
  • 9:35 a.m. – Russell Henley, Tom Hoge
  • 9:45 a.m. – Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry
  • 9:55 a.m. – Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas
  • 10:05 a.m. – Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns
  • 10:20 a.m. – Joe Highsmith, Patrick Cantlay
  • 10:30 a.m. – Justin Rose, Patrick Rodgers
  • 10:40 a.m. – Harris English, Rafael Campos
  • 10:50 a.m. – Brian Campbell, Jacob Bridgeman
  • 11:00 a.m. – Tom Kim, Min Woo Lee
  • 11:10 a.m. – J.J. Spaun, Aldrich Potgieter
  • 11:20 a.m. – Aaron Rai, Sungjae Im
  • 11:35 a.m. – Max Homa, Adam Hadwin
  • 11:45 a.m. – Taylor Pendrith, Sahith Theegala
  • 11:55 a.m. – Billy Horschel, Jason Day
  • 12:05 p.m. – Tommy Fleetwood, Cameron Young
  • 12:15 p.m. – Akshay Bhatia, Matthieu Pavon
  • 12:25 p.m. – Davis Thompson, Eric Cole
  • 12:35 p.m. – Austin Eckroat, Byeong Hun An
  • 12:50 p.m. – Cam Davis, Si Woo Kim
  • 1:00 p.m. – Ludvig Åberg, Scottie Scheffler
  • 1:10 p.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Viktor Hovland
  • 1:20 p.m. – Keegan Bradley, Collin Morikawa
  • 1:30 p.m. – Andrew Novak, Max McGreevy
  • 1:40 p.m. – Daniel Berger, Ben Griffin
  • 1:50 p.m. – Lucas Glover, Michael Kim

 

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