The Travelers Championship 2023 is set to take place in Connecticut. Even the Phoenix Open with its iconic holes cannot surpass the appeal of this 6258-metre long Par 70 course. It is a place where golfers come to enjoy the moment, just like what Wyndham Clark did. At the young age of 29, Clark managed to win his first Major, despite seven missed cuts, a disqualification, and even finishing 75th and 76th places in the others.
The tournament has always seen the winner of the third Major of the year participate since 2016. However, the favorites this year are Scottie Scheffler, who has firmly held onto his number one world ranking, and Rory McIlroy, who can take back the second place. Xander Schauffele, who defends his title both in Cromwell and at the Scottish Open, begins in a challenging phase. Meanwhile, Francesco Molinari had a disappointing outing at Los Angeles.
The tournament, which began in 1952 as the Insurance City Open, has undergone several name changes. In 1967, it became the Greater Hartford Open and was sponsored several times by Sammy Davis Jr. and Canon. It was renamed the Buick Championship in 2004 before finally becoming the Travelers Championship in 2007.
From 1952 to 1983, the tournament was held at the Wethersfield Country Club. It then moved in 1984 to the Edgewood Country Club, which the PGA had purchased and renovated. The Edgewood Country Club was then renamed the TPC River Highlands in 1991. This course is the third of over 30 TPC courses of the PGA. The Phoenix Open is the only other tournament to attract more crowds than this one. The peak year was 2002, when almost 400,000 spectators came in for the event, while in 2011, 70,000 people came to watch on Sunday, and the weekly total was 240,000.
The tournament was established by insurer Jaycees to support various philanthropic causes. In 1970, Bob Murphy won the tournament and donated part of his prize money. This act inspired the creation of a separate foundation for the same purpose.
In conclusion, the Travelers Championship 2023 promises to be as exciting and captivating as previous events. Golfers are set to compete fiercely for the title while spectators anticipate an unforgettable experience.
