How much prize money did Viktor Hovland win at the Travelers Championship 2026?

Travelers is one of eight ‘Signature Events’ on the PGA Tour with a whopping 18 percent of the total prize purse going to the winner. Hovland beat Scheffler on the first playoff hole with a birdie.

Scheffler started off his 2026 season with a win back in January at the American Express tournament, but hasn’t been able to finish in first place since then. Despite the “struggles,” the World No. 1 has earned over $13 million so far in 2026 and appears to be peaking just a few weeks before the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Scheffler ended up with an impressive T-2, which adds $2.2 million to his bank account.

Hovland has struggled as of late, but the Travelers Championship prize money more than doubles his 2026 earnings. The Norwegian had lots of support this week from fellow countrymen in the U.S. supporting their World Cup team.

How much money did Viktor Hovland win at the 2026 Travelers Championship?

Hovland bagged a cool $3.6 million for his win, a generous share of the $20 million total purse. The Travelers is one of the most lucrative events on the PGA Tour and money of the world’s best golfers have competed for top spot in Connecticut.

Scheffler, the current world No. 1, lost to Viktor Hovland in the playoff that had to be finished on Monday to be crowned the Travelers winner for 2026.

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