Rory McIlroy commits to 2025 Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — Three-time PGA TOUR Player of the Year Rory McIlroy has joined the list of competitors scheduled to compete in this year's Travelers Championship, tournament officials announced on Wednesday.
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'It's great for our fans to have a player of Rory's caliber committing to this year's Travelers Championship,' said Andy Bessette, executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Travelers. 'His career accomplishments speak for themselves, he's a Hall of Fame talent. But he's also a Hall of Fame person, passionate about the game and supportive of our model of benefiting charities. He's been a great partner, and Rory is truly one of a kind.'
Former Travelers Championship winner commits to 2025 tournament
This will be the 35-year-old's sixth appearance at TPC River Highlands.
'Rory is playing some of the best golf of his career this year, and with everything he's done, that's saying something,' Nathan Grube, the tournament director, said. 'He's played well at TPC River Highlands, too, never finishing outside the top 20. Rory will definitely be one to watch this year, and I know our fans will be excited to see and cheer for him.'
The tournament is held June 18-22. Tickets are on sale now.
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