The Masters. The U.S. Open. The Ryder Cup. The Travelers Championship.
These days, any list of the best events on the PGA Tour seems to include the annual event in Cromwell, and on Tuesday, Newsweek announced that the Travelers has won the Fan’s Choice Award for best PGA Tour event of 2025.
The Travelers beat out the most famous events in golf, finishing first in fan voting after being nominated by a committee of Newsweek panelists and contributors.
“This is wonderful recognition for the tournament, which has established itself as one of the best weeks in golf,” said Andy Bessette, Travelers Executive Vice President said in a release. “The support we receive from our fans is immeasurable, whether they volunteer, watch at home, engage with our online content or fill the amphitheater on 18 – our fans are an integral part in making our event stand out. We appreciate their support in this contest and helping the tournament generate millions of dollars for hundreds of local charities.”
The Travelers Championship finished ahead of The Masters, which came in second, the U.S. Open, which placed sixth, and the Ryder Cup in eighth. The Texas Children’s Houston Open was third, followed by the RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The Newsweek contest was announced in June, with fans able to vote once per day through Aug. 20.
“We’re fortunate to have an amazing fan base that has embraced this tournament and shown their enthusiastic support year after year,” said Nathan Grube, Travelers Championship Tournament Director. “It’s nice to know that so many fans value the Travelers Championship and consider it to be one of the top events in the game. We look forward to delivering another world-class tournament next year.”
The Travelers was once again a Signature Event on the PGA Tour, with a $20 million purse and a field that featured each of the top 15 players and 45 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings. New England native Keegan Bradley birdied the final hole to win by one stroke and become the eighth player in tournament history to win the event more than once. Bradley also won in 2023. This year’s Travelers Championship generated more than $4 million for 215 charities, with both numbers setting tournament records.
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