Protesters holding smoke bombs escape after disrupting the 72nd hole of the 2024 Travelers Championship
Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim approached the green on the 72nd hole of the 2024 Travelers Championship with the same goal: to win the final feature event of the PGA Tour season. Seconds later, their focus shifted to avoiding some protesters who threw smoke bombs into the green area.
Police and security on the scene quickly contained the situation, dealing with the protesters and removing them from the field while fans chanted “USA” and “ass-hole”.
However, white and red powder remained on the turf as Scheffler, Kim and Akshay Bhatia sought to complete their fourth innings with officials stipulating that play would continue despite disruptions and surface changes. face.
In total, the disruption lasted only a few minutes as Scheffler’s next birdie putt landed just inches from the hole. Kim, who was just one stroke behind entering the tournament’s anticipated final hole, drained all his birdies to force a playoff with Scheffler, a five-time PGA Tour champion this season.
The PGA Tour determined that it was in the best interest of the players and the event to cut a new hole for the playoff – starting from that same 18th hole – to avoid any debris remaining on the putting surface ball. Unfortunately for Kim, he was unable to maintain his form. He scored bogey in the playoff, while Scheffler won the PGA Tour championship for the sixth time this season with face value.
Scottie earned 6th place and another signature event trophy. Kyle Porter and Greg DuCharme recap the 2024 Travelers Championship. Watch and listen to The First Cut on Apple Podcasts And Spotify.
