HARTFORD, Conn.–(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.
Contacts
Media:
Michael Whitmer, 860.277.2010
[email protected]
