Travelers Announces the Start of the 2019 Travelers Championship
17 June 2019 - 10:37PM
Business Wire
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced the
start of the 2019 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in
Cromwell, Connecticut. This year’s tournament features many of the
PGA TOUR’s top players, including Brooks Koepka, Francesco
Molinari, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Jason
Day, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and defending champion Bubba
Watson, among others.
The Opening Ceremony begins today at 9 a.m. EDT at the first
tee, with remarks from:
- Alan Schnitzer, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Travelers;
- Ned Lamont, Governor of
Connecticut;
- Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President
and Chief Administrative Officer of Travelers; and
- Nathan Grube, Travelers Championship
Tournament Director.
“We’re thrilled to welcome fans from around the globe and 16 of
the 30 top-ranked golfers in the world to TPC River Highlands,”
said Schnitzer. “We expect an amazing tournament, but what’s really
amazing is what happens because of the tournament. Together we’ll
raise millions of dollars for local charities and their
life-changing work, and generate tens of millions of dollars in
economic impact for Connecticut. We couldn’t do it without the
dedicated volunteers, sponsors and tournament staff whose time,
effort and resources have earned the Travelers Championship the PGA
TOUR’s ‘Players Choice’ award two years running. And we’re
grateful, as always, for the support of the PGA TOUR and the
world-class golfers who embrace the spirit of the tournament.”
The Travelers Championship donates 100% of its net proceeds to
charity. Since 2007, when Travelers became title sponsor, the event
has generated nearly $17 million for more than 750 nonprofit
organizations throughout New England, including $2 million for more
than 150 charities in 2018. That includes a $200,000 donation from
Bubba Watson, who won the tournament in 2018 for the third
time.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Connecticut, is once
again the tournament’s primary beneficiary. It provides a summer
camp experience, as well as year-round programs, for children
facing serious illnesses. Watson’s $200,000 pledge last year was
directed to the Camp.
“From the moment last year’s event ended, our team has been hard
at work to make the 2019 Travelers Championship the best yet,” said
Bessette. “When you combine our strong player field with all of the
great events we have scheduled for the week, it adds up to a
fantastic tournament that will do so much good long after the last
putt drops.”
Complementing recent enhancements to the golf course and
practice area, a new 40,000-square-foot clubhouse will provide the
players with more comfortable locker room facilities, and the
players and their families with updated dining accommodations.
The Travelers Championship also offers a number of special
events to engage the community. During Tuesday’s practice round,
players will compete in The Umbrella at 15 ½ Challenge — a
closest-to-the-pin contest with shots sent toward a 40-foot-wide
floating green in the shape of the iconic Travelers red umbrella
logo. The winner earns $10,000 for the charity of his choice.
The Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am will take place Wednesday,
featuring popular personalities from the world of sports (Ray
Allen, Nick Bonino, Boomer Esiason, Mark Teixeira) and
entertainment (Chris Berman, Dane DeHaan, George Lopez). On
Thursday, “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan will
headline the sold-out Women’s Day Breakfast, which includes a
performance by Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kelli
O’Hara.
Concerts are scheduled for Friday with American rock band Spin
Doctors and Saturday with country duo LOCASH.
Competition rounds will be held June 20–23. Golf Channel will
provide live coverage from 3 to 6 p.m. EDT Thursday and Friday, and
Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 2:45 p.m. EDT. CBS will provide
coverage from 3 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday and Sunday.
For more information about the Travelers Championship, follow
the tournament on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or visit
TravelersChampionship.com.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider
of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A
component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has
approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues of
approximately $30 billion in 2018. For more information, visit
www.travelers.com.
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