The 2025 Travelers Championship is set to kick off at TPC River Highlands this Thursday, following an intense week at the U.S. Open held at Oakmont. The event promises to be another exciting installment on the PGA Tour, featuring an impressive field that includes 45 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, among them World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
Scheffler, who recently tied for seventh at the U.S. Open, enters the Travelers Championship as the favorite with odds of +280. Masters champion Rory McIlroy follows at +1100, while Xander Schauffele stands at +1200 after his strong performances last year, which included two major wins. Notably, Scheffler has two top-10 finishes in five attempts at the Travelers Championship, and his odds to secure another top-10 result this week are set at -390.
Recent performance data indicates that Scheffler is in excellent form, having achieved his eighth consecutive top-10 finish at the U.S. Open. Similarly, Schauffele demonstrated resilience by shooting under par on Sunday, finishing tied for 12th, which further showcases the competitive nature of this field.
A notable point of interest prior to the championship is the predictive analysis from SportsLine’s computer model, developed by DFS expert Mike McClure. Since the PGA Tour resumed in June 2020, the model has generated significant returns, including successful predictions throughout 15 major championships, such as the 2025 Masters and the 2025 PGA Championship. For this event, the model predicts that McIlroy may not place in the top five, a surprising twist given his status as a favorite.
Additionally, the model has identified three long-shot golfers with odds of 35-1 or greater who could potentially excel at this tournament, adding an extra element of intrigue for bettors and fans alike.
With an elite field and high stakes on the line, the 2025 Travelers Championship is shaping up to be a thrilling event on the PGA Tour, providing both players and fans with ample excitement and opportunities for impressive performances.