HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - The Travelers Championship has been honored by Newsweek, winning the magazine’s Fans’ Choice Award as the Best PGA TOUR Tournament Event.
According to Newsweek, its Fans’ Choice Award nominees were editorially driven by contributions from a panel of journalists and sports fans, with the list of finalists determined by the publication’s editors.
“This is wonderful recognition for the tournament, which has established itself as one of the best weeks in golf,” said Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Travelers. “The support we receive from our fans is immeasurable, whether they volunteer, watch at home, engage with our online content or fill the amphitheater on 18 – our fans are an integral part in making our event stand out. We appreciate their support in this contest and helping the tournament generate millions of dollars for hundreds of local charities.”
The 2025 Travelers Championship was a PGA TOUR Signature Event, with a $20 million purse and the best field in tournament history, featuring each of the top 15 players and 45 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking. New England native Keegan Bradley birdied the final hole to win by one stroke and become the eighth player in tournament history to win the event more than once. Bradley also won in 2023.
Since 2007, when Travelers became title sponsor, the tournament has generated more than $35 million for over 1,000 nonprofits across the region, donating 100% of its net proceeds to charity. This year’s Travelers Championship generated more than $4 million for 215 charities, with both numbers setting tournament records.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont offered his congratulations, sharing this VIDEO that is also being posted on the governor’s social media accounts.
The Newsweek contest was announced in June, with fans able to vote once per day through Aug. 20. For a full list of the results, click HERE.
“We’re fortunate to have an amazing fan base that has embraced this tournament and shown their enthusiastic support year after year,” said Nathan Grube, Travelers Championship Tournament Director. “It’s nice to know that so many fans value the Travelers Championship and consider it to be one of the top events in the game. We look forward to delivering another world-class tournament next year.”