VIEWERS’ GUIDE
A quick look at the 2021 tournament, as fans return to TPC River Highlands
Fans are back at the 2021 Travelers Championship after the COVID-19 pandemic forced Dustin Johnson to celebrated his 2020 victory on a fan-less 18th green.
A purse of $7.4 million and 500 FedEx Cup points are on the line for the 2021 tournament, scheduled for Wednesday-Sunday, June 27 at TPC River Highlands, a par-70, 6,481-yard course in Cromwell.
Here’s a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers for those who plan to attend in-person or virtually.
What does the player field look like?
This year’s field includes 2021 PGA Championship winner and fan favorite Phil Mickleson, 2020 champion Johnson, PGA major winners and rivals Brooks Koepka and Bryson Dechambeau and three-time Travelers winner Bubba Watson. There will be appearances from five of the top-10 players on the PGA Tour currently. Some of the player field can be viewed at travelerschampionship.com/ tc-player-field. It will be updated closer to the event with the full 156 players.
Where can I get tickets?
The Travelers Championship expects to allow roughly 10,000 fans per day. Tickets are on sale now, with prices starting at $50 for Wednesday grounds tickets, $65 for Thursday and Friday grounds tickets and $70 for Saturday and Sunday. A second tier — courtyard tickets — will allow fans access to open-air structures that provide shaded seating overlooking the 17th and 18th holes, as well as food and drinks. Those tickets start at $150 for Wednesday, $260 for Thursday and Saturday and $280 for Friday and Sunday. All ticket sales will be digital this year and must be purchased or redeemed in advance from travelerschampionship.com/tickets. Differing passes offering varying degrees of access to the course are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. They also are offering healthcare worker and first responder, veteran and military and kids admissions programs with a limited availability. Please note that nothing will be for sale at the gate.
What’s the parking situation?
General parking will be included with
each ticket, also on a first-come, firstserve basis. Go to travelerschampionship. com for more specific directions based on where you will be coming in from.
For spectators with disabilities, there will be accommodated parking at Woodside Intermediate School, located at 30 Woodside Road for vehicles with a valid state permit. There will also be a complimentary, wheelchair accessible shuttle available from the lot to the main gate entrance Wednesday to Sunday, June 27. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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How about the health and safety situation?
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors. However, the crowd will be large and vary greatly in age,
so unvaccinated individuals are highly recommended to continue wearing their masks. Guests should also self-check their temperature before arriving and be courteous when providing enough distance between themselves and others. There will be increased handsanitizing stations and frequent cleaning at high-touch locations. No direct player-spectator interaction is allowed. This means NO handshakes, autographs, fist bumps or selfies with the players. The tournament will not be providing a bag check area this year and prohibited bags or items of any kind cannot be left at security checkpoint. The list of things allowed and not allowed beyond the gate can be found on travelerschampionship. com/on-course-policies. Take the necessary precautions to avoid being uncomfortable while watching the tournament. Weather can be tricky and unpredictable and, if inclement conditions should occur, play may be suspended or canceled all together. Follow the Travelers Championship on Twitter and Facebook for the most upto-date information.
Where can I watch if I stay home?
The tournament will be broadcast live on several different television stations each day, including the Golf Channel and CBS. The Golf Channel will handle Rounds 1 and 2 on Thursday and Friday from 3-6 p.m. ET, as well as Rounds 3 and 4 on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. ET CBS will handle Rounds 3 and 4 from 3-6 p.m. ET. With a subscription or existing cable package, fans can also stream coverage of the tournament on PGA Tour Live, the Golf Channel app and CBS All Access.