97.9 ESPN PRESENTS THE ROB DIBBLE SHOW Monday – Sunday | Big Y Radio Deck The 97.9 ESPN afternoon show will broadcast live from the Big Y Radio Deck at the Travelers Championship throughout the week.
VETERANS FREE ADMISSION PROGRAM PRESENTED BY BEAR’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Monday – Sunday The Travelers Championship expanded its Military Appreciation program to include free admission for all U.S. veterans and their immediate family members, sponsored by Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. This is in addition to free admission the tournament offers to all active, reserve and retired U.S. service members and their dependents.
FARMINGTON BANK KIDS ZONE Tuesday – Sunday Visit the Farmington Bank Kids Zone featuring a rock wall, obstacle course and the mini golf course.
METROHARTFORD ALLIANCE FAN ZONE Wednesday – Sunday Located between holes no. 1 and no. 18, the MetroHartford Alliance Fan Zone will feature interactive activities, the Farmington Bank Kids Zone, concessions, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, the Liberty Bank Concert Series and more. The MetroHartford Alliance Fan Zone is the interactive destination for fans and families at the Travelers Championship.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
TRAVELERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM Morning Tee Times | 6:50 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. and Afternoon Tee Times | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.The Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am features PGA TOUR professionals and celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment along with amateur golfers, providing a unique experience for all.
BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE MILITARY CADDIE PROGRAM 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 17th Hole Through the support of Trinity Health Of New England, the Travelers Championship will offer a special Military Caddie Program on Wednesday for active duty military. Military Service Members will have the opportunity to go inside the ropes and caddie for a PGA TOUR professional on the 17th hole during the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am. All caddies will wear Birdies for the Brave branded camouflage caddie bibs and get to experience a PGA TOUR event “inside the ropes.”
FARMINGTON BANK CELEBRITY MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. | MetroHartford Alliance Fan Zone/Farmington Bank Kids Zone The Farmington Bank Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament will take place on the Mini Golf Course in the Farmington Bank Kids Zone. Hosted by Tim Wakefield, Renee DiNino from iHeart Communities will emcee the event. Special guests will include Dane DeHaan and Tyler Hoechlin. The event will consist of two waves: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. On-air personalities from the local and national media and special guests are invited to compete for a chance to designate a donation to the charity of their choice. $2,500 will be donated to the winning teams’ charity for each shotgun.
FEDEX JUNIOR BUSINESS CHALLENGE 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | The First Tee of Connecticut David & Geri Epstein Learning Center A program in conjunction with the PGA TOUR, students ranging from 15-18 years old will pitch their team’s business concept to a panel of judges consisting of a PGA TOUR player and a variety of successful business leaders. The panel will evaluate each team’s business pitch and select one JA Company to move onto the FedEx Junior Business Challenge Finals in September.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST ROUNDMorning Tee Times | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and Afternoon Tee Times | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.The First Round of the 2017 Travelers Championship begins on Thursday, with PGA TOUR Professionals teeing off in groups of three on holes no. 1 and no. 10.
WOMEN’S DAY PRESENTED BY TRAVELERS 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Pro-Am TentThe eighth annual Women’s Day presented by Travelers will feature global entrepreneur Tory Burch and celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern for a sold out breakfast. The day will also feature tours of the Golf Channel studios, golf clinics geared specifically for women (1:00 p.m. on the practice facility), preferred bleacher seating and discounts in the merchandise tent.
HYPE’S TEE IT UP FOR CHARITY 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Pro-Am TentHartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) will host a special reception at the Travelers Championship, which will raise money for local charities including First Tee of Connecticut, Junior Achievement of Southwest New England and KNOX.
LIBERTY BANK CONCERT SERIES FEATURING DRAKE WHITE AND THE BIG FIREApprox. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | MetroHartford Alliance Fan Zone Live Music After Play! After the last putt drops, stay for the live concert and enjoy great music to end the day.
Friday, June 23, 2017
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND Morning Tee Times | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and Afternoon Tee Times | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.During the Second Round of the 2017 Travelers Championship, PGA TOUR Professionals will tee off in groups of three on holes no. 1 and no. 10. Check back during tournament week for the official tee times and pairings
K9S FOR WARRIORS PRESENTED BY STRYKER 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Patriots’ Outpost The Travelers Championship will host a special presentation by Stryker. Stryker will continue to give a new leash on life to military heroes by sponsoring service canines and empowering veterans to return to civilian life with dignity and independence. On Friday, June 23, you’re invited to Stryker’s military appreciation ceremony during the Travelers Championship, where Stryker will present a vest and $20,000 donation for the sponsorship of a service dog to K9s For Warriors.
Saturday, June 24, 2017
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP THIRD ROUND Tee Times | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. During the Third Round of the 2017 Travelers Championship, PGA TOUR Professionals will tee off in groups of two on hole no. 1 and their tee time is based on their current place on the leaderboard heading into the weekend. The tee times are structured with the leaders teeing off last on Saturday and each group before them being the closest in position to the lead.
LIBERTY BANK CONCERT SERIES FEATURING GIN BLOSSOMS Approx. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | MetroHartford Alliance Fan Zone Live Music After Play! After the last putt drops, stay for the live concert and enjoy great music to end the day.
Sunday, June 25, 2017
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND Tee Times | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In the Final Round of the 2017 Travelers Championship, PGA TOUR Professionals will tee off in groups of two on hole no. 1 and their tee time is based on their current place on the leaderboard after the Third Round. The leader at the end of the round will be crowned the champion of the 2017 Travelers Championship.
PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH 18-HOLE STROLL 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Pro-Am Pancreatic Cancer Research 18-Hole Stroll will take place on Sunday around the golf course at TPC River Highlands. This event raises money for the Lustgarten Foundation’s pancreatic cancer research.
CLOSING CEREMONYApprox. 6:00 p.m. | 18th GreenThe 2017 Travelers Championship will conclude with a ceremony on the 18th green where the champion is awarded the tournament trophy and $1.224 million.