๐ Round 1 Highlights | Travelers Championship 2025 | PGA Tour at TPC River Highlands
Relive all the best moments from Round 1 of the 2025 Travelers Championship, held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Watch as golfโs biggest stars โ including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, Tony Finau, J.J. Spaun, Collin Morikawa, and more โ take on one of the most thrilling courses on the PGA Tour.
From early morning tee shots to the dramatic finishes in the evening wave, this full recap covers every major highlight, best shots, incredible birdies, clutch par saves, and leaderboard shifts from the opening round.
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Date: June 19, 2025
๐ Course: TPC River Highlands โ Cromwell, CT
๐ Event: Travelers Championship (PGA Tour)
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if your golf game’s as hot as TPC River Highlands was today you’d be right at home among the world’s best the opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship brought not just soaring temperatures but a level of play that matched the heat the sun beat down relentlessly making every shot a test of both skill and endurance players wiped sweat from their brows caddies hustled for shade and fans fanned themselves in the stands all while the action on the course was just beginning to sizzle if you manage to keep your cool and post a low number you’re leading the travelers the leaderboard was a revolving door all day with names rising and falling as the drama unfolded every birdie was met with a roar every bogey with a collective gasp the energy was electric and the stakes couldn’t have been higher missed round one don’t worry here’s what set Cromwell buzzing the galleries were packed from the first T-shot with fans eager to see their favorite stars and maybe witness a little history the air was thick with anticipation and you could feel the excitement ripple through the crowd with every big moment let’s dive in welcome to the 2025 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands a course that’s become legendary for its dramatic finishes and unpredictable twists this year the field is deeper than ever with major champions rising stars and local favorites all vying for the coveted title the stage is set for another unforgettable week in Connecticut the sun was shining and the birdies were flying early on it was clear that the course was yielding just enough to reward aggressive play but punishing any mistakes the fairways were lush the greens running true and the pins tucked in just the right spots to tempt the bold it was a perfect recipe for fireworks with a $20 million purse up for grabs the world’s best teed it up with everything to play for the Travelers has always attracted a strong field but this year’s prize money has raised the stakes to a whole new level every player knows that a hot start could be the difference between a life-changing payday and a missed opportunity knowing every shot would count the pressure was on from the very first hole players talked about the importance of staying patient but with so much on the line it was hard not to chase every birdie the tension was palpable and you could see it in the focused expressions and deliberate routines rory Mroy one of the game’s biggest names kicked things off early making a statement with a birdie on the second his swing looked as smooth as ever and he seemed determined to put last week’s disappointment behind him the crowd followed his every move and Rory fed off their energy stringing together a series of crisp iron shots that set the tone for his round on the second hole his approach was textbook landing softly and setting up a tap-in birdie all morning his iron play was a masterclass in precision and he looked every bit the contender rory’s confidence was contagious and you could sense that he was ready to make a run at the title tommy Fleetwood meanwhile handled the breeze like a seasoned pro the wind picked up as the morning wore on but Tommy’s ball flight never wavered he dialed in a laser approach at the fifth threading the needle between bunkers and leaving himself a short putt for Birdie his calm demeanor and steady play made him a fan favorite throughout the day at the fifth Fleetwood rolled in an easy birdie barely breaking a sweat his ability to control his trajectory in the swirling wind was a thing of beauty and it kept him in the hunt as the leaderboard continued to shuffle Tony Fenau brought his trademark power to the sixth nearly hauling out for Eagle the crowd held its breath as his putt tracked toward the hole missing by mere inches the collective sigh was followed by a round of applause as Tony tapped in for Birdie and kept the pressure on the leaders fenow’s Birdie was just one of many highlights in a round filled with drama his fist pump said it all he’s here to win and he’s not backing down with his length off the tea and deaf touch around the greens Tony is always a threat and today was no exception by afternoon all eyes were on the marquee group scotty Sheffller the defending champion was ice cool under the blazing sun his focus never wavered and he moved through the course with the quiet confidence of a player who knows what it takes to win here the shadows grew longer but Scotty’s game stayed sharp on the third Sheffller stuck his approach to just 3 ft setting up a routine birdie it was a textbook display of course management and a reminder to the field that the champ wasn’t going to give up his crown without a fight us Open hero JJ Spawn provided one of the day’s biggest highlights draining a monster 30-footer on the fourth the putt seemed to defy gravity curling perfectly into the cup and sending the crowd into a frenzy spawn’s putter was red-hot and he rode that momentum all afternoon spawn’s celebration was pure joy a reminder of how much these moments mean to the players his confidence on the greens was infectious and he quickly became one of the stories of the day colin Morawa known for his iron play showed off his short game with a brilliant scramble on the ninth after finding the rough off the tea he faced a tricky chip with little green to work with but Collins touch was flawless and he left himself a tap-in to save par that par save kept his round on track and proved why he’s considered one of the best under pressure morawa’s ability to grind out a score even when things aren’t perfect is what separates the greats from the rest and don’t forget Xander Schoffley who spent the day firing at flags and giving himself chance after chance his aggressive play kept the pressure on the leaders and he looked poised to make a move as the tournament progresses tom Kim meanwhile pulled off some bunker magic on the 12th with his ball buried in the sand he splashed it out to within a few feet saving par and keeping his round alive it was the kind of shot that can turn around around and Tom’s reaction showed just how much it meant as sunset fell over TPC River Highlands the course took on a golden glow and the drama only intensified there was no runaway leader just pure competition with a tightly bunched leaderboard and dozens of players still in contention the atmosphere was electric and you could sense that something special was brewing with everyone in the hunt the stage is set for a thrilling weekend the leaderboard is tighter than ever and it’s anyone’s guess who will emerge on top the margin for error is razor thin and every shot will matter even more as the pressure mounts day one’s in the books and this Travelers is wide open the players will regroup the fans will catch their breath and tomorrow it all starts again if today was any indication we’re in for a wild ride can Scotty Sheffler defend his title and cement his legacy or will a new champion rise from the pack and seize the moment the storylines are endless and the possibilities are wide open one thing’s for sure the Traveler’s Championship never disappoints stay tuned round two is coming fast the drama is just getting started and you won’t want to miss a single shot as the world’s best battle for glory at TPC River Highlands grab your popcorn mark your calendars and get ready for more unforgettable moments at the 2025 Travelers Championship
