Three more top golfers commit to Travelers


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Key Players Commit to Travelers Championship

Three world-class golfers – Sepp Straka (No. 9), Tommy Fleetwood (No. 12), and Shane Lowry (No. 14) – have confirmed their participation in the 2025 Travelers Championship. This adds significant star power to the tournament.

Player Highlights

  • Sepp Straka: Currently boasts two wins this season (The American Express and the Truist Championship) and is ranked third in the FedEx Cup standings. He has a consistent record at the Travelers, participating since 2019.
  • Shane Lowry: A major champion (2019 Open Championship), Lowry secured two second-place finishes this season and a tied ninth place finish in last year's Travelers Championship.
  • Tommy Fleetwood: Has a strong 2025 season, making the cut in all 11 starts and achieving top-five finishes at both the Truist and Charles Schwab Challenge. He previously finished 15th at the Travelers.

Travelers Executive Vice President Andy Bessette expressed excitement about having these Ryder Cup teammates participate, highlighting their strong performances this season. The Travelers Championship, a Signature Event on tour, is scheduled for June 19-22.

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Three more of the world’s top-15-ranked golfers have committed to play in this year’s Travelers Championship, the tournament announced Tuesday.

Sepp Straka, currently ranked No. 9 in the Official World Golf Rankings, Tommy Fleetwood (No. 12) and Shane Lowry (No. 14) have all committed.

The 32-year-old Straka has had a terrific start to the 2025 season, winning both The American Express tournament and the Truist Championship. He ranks third in the FedEx Cup standings, behind Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

Straka has competed at the Travelers every year since 2019, and tied for 23rd last year.

Lowry, 38, finished second twice on the PGA Tour this season, including at the Truist Championship. He’s a major champion, having won the 2019 Open Championship, and he finished tied for ninth at the Travelers last year.

Fleetwood, 34, has made the cut in each of his 11 starts this year and finished tied for fourth at the Truist and at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He finished 15th at the Travelers last June.

“Sepp, Shane and Tommy are Ryder Cup teammates who have all played well this season, with Sepp winning twice and Shane and Tommy finishing in the top five multiple times,” Travelers Executive Vice President Andy Bessette said in a statement. “We appreciate the support they have shown the tournament through the years and look forward to welcoming them back again.”

The Travelers Championship is once again a Signature Event on tour, with many of the world’s top players competing. It’s set for June 19-22.

Originally Published: May 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM EDT

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