Scottie Scheffler returns to TPC River Highlands as the defending champion and overwhelming favorite for this week's Travelers Championship. The world's top player managed a backdoor T7 finish at Oakmont's U.S. Open despite never truly contending, continuing his remarkable 2024 campaign that already includes victories at the Byron Nelson, PGA Championship, and Memorial.
"The course at TPC River Highlands really suits my game, and I'm looking forward to defending my title," Scheffler might say as he aims for another strong showing.
Scheffler's odds sit no longer than +300, reflecting his dominance and recent success at this venue where he won in 2024 and finished T4 the previous year.
Rory McIlroy enters with longer odds (14/1) than we've seen in recent months, following an inconsistent U.S. Open performance. The Northern Irishman salvaged a T19 finish thanks to a 3-under final round that bucked the trend when most competitors were moving in the opposite direction.
Interestingly, Xander Schauffele rounds out the top three favorites at +1600 after his T12 result at Oakmont. The World No. 3 has a particular affinity for this tournament, having won here in 2022 and posting top-20 finishes in five of his six career starts.
Despite missing the cut at the U.S. Open, Patrick Cantlay can't be overlooked this week. His track record at TPC River Highlands is impressive – seven consecutive T15 or better finishes, including back-to-back top-5 results in 2023 and 2024. His odds range from 16/1 to 25/1 depending on the sportsbook.
Collin Morikawa completes the top five favorites following his T23 at Oakmont and T13 finish at last year's Travelers Championship.
Can anyone stop Scheffler's remarkable run? The strong field assembled in Connecticut suggests we're in for another compelling tournament just days after a major championship.
