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Viktor Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff when Scheffler misses short birdie putt
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Doug Ferguson, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Hovland's win and the tournament are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
Viktor Hovland has emerged victorious at the Travelers Championship. He won the tournament in a playoff against Scottie Scheffler. The win came after Scheffler missed a short birdie putt, giving Hovland the opportunity to take the top spot.
The victory was significant for Hovland, as it marked a return to form for his game. It was also a special moment for his family, as both of his parents from Norway were in attendance to see him win for the first time. Further details about Hovland's win and the tournament are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Viktor Hovland has emerged victorious at the Travelers Championship. He won the tournament in a playoff against Scottie Scheffler. The win came after Scheffler missed a short birdie putt, giving…
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