Scottie Scheffler headlines field at Travelers, but Rory McIlroy is skipping

The field for the 2026 Travelers Championship was announced late Friday amidst the second round of the U.S. Open. The Travelers has long been the next tournament on the docket after the national championship but at least this time, it'll be a short commute.

>TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, which has hosted the Travelers since 1984, is about 3 hours north of Shinnecock Hills.

>The Travelers is the eighth and final signature event on the PGA Tour's 2026 schedule. This limited-field event will have 72 players when it starts next Thursday, and the field will be finalized Sunday after the conclusion of the U.S. Open.

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>World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the field, as is defending champion Keegan Bradley but Rory McIlroy is skipping this one. It will be the third signature event he has missed in 2026. He's the only one in the OWGR's top 50 who won't play.

>“The caliber of PGA TOUR professionals committed to play in next week’s Travelers Championship is a testament to what the event has become,” Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Travelers, said in a news release. “It’s certainly a win for golf fans in New England, but just as importantly, hosting such an exceptional week of golf makes a real difference for hundreds of charities in the region while also delivering a meaningful economic impact.”

>This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Scottie Scheffler headlines field for Travelers Championship 2026