The 2026 Travelers Championship begins Thursday, serving as the PGA Tour’s final Signature Event of the season. Key groupings for the opening round include defending champion Keegan Bradley with Jordan Spieth, and 2024 winner Scottie Scheffler paired with Sam Burns.
Attention falls on several top players with different objectives. Wyndham Clark arrives in strong form, seeking a third victory in his last five starts. Clark said: “[It] was like a movie moment that you dream about.” His performance metrics have been consistently high, and another win would cement a dominant stretch of golf.
In contrast, Scottie Scheffler is looking for his second win of the season. He said: “It’s always nice to come back to a place where you have good memories.” While he has been a model of consistency with eight top-10 finishes in 13 events, converting those high finishes into another title is a clear goal.
Defending champion Keegan Bradley enters the tournament searching for momentum. His best result in 15 appearances this year is a T12 at the RBC Heritage, a stark contrast to the form that saw him win this event last year. Bradley said: “I’ve been working extremely hard and I feel like it’s close.” A strong showing at a familiar course could provide a necessary boost for the remainder of his season.
The tournament structure as a Signature Event places emphasis on a strong start, with significant FedEx Cup points available. The featured afternoon pairings will draw the most attention. Bradley and Spieth are scheduled to tee off at 1:45 p.m. ET, followed by Scheffler and Burns at 1:55 p.m. ET. The final marquee group sees Clark paired with Tommy Fleetwood at 2:05 p.m. ET, completing a compelling set of opening-round matchups.
