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Climate Protesters Make a Splash at the Travelers Championship

Climate Protests - PGA Tour - Scottie Scheffler - Travelers Championship

Climate activists disrupt the final day of golf at the Travelers Championship with a dramatic entrance onto the 18th green!

Climate protesters made headlines by storming the 18th hole during the final day of the Travelers Championship, causing a dramatic interruption in the prestigious golf event. The PGA Tour expressed gratitude to the Cromwell Police Department for their swift response, ensuring no damage occurred to the green. The unexpected intrusion by the activists added a twist to the competition, with players and fans alike caught off guard by the unconventional protest.

Amidst the chaos, Scottie Scheffler managed to clinch victory at the 2024 Travelers Championship, showcasing his composure and skill despite the unexpected interruption. Scheffler's ability to maintain focus and minimize mistakes throughout the tournament highlighted his dominance on the PGA Tour. The disruption caused by the protesters not only added drama to the event but also shed light on the urgency of climate change issues, sparking conversations beyond the realm of sports.

The protesters' bold move at the 18th green in front of top golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim, and Akshay Bhatia created a memorable finale to the Travelers Championship, leaving a powdery residue as a lasting reminder of their message. Despite the disturbance, the event will be remembered not only for Scheffler's victory but also for the unique blend of sports and activism that unfolded on the prestigious golf course.

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Climate protesters storm 18th hole during final day of Travelers ... (The Guardian)

Six people climate change protesters stormed as the leaders were lining up their putts on the final hole at the Travelers Championship.

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Six climate protesters run onto 18th green and spray powder ... (The Associated Press)

The PGA Tour issued a statement thanking the Cromwell Police Department โ€œfor their quick and decisive actionโ€ and noting that there was no damage to the 18th ...

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Golf news 2024, Travelers Championship end interrupted by climate ... (Nine)

P๏ปฟeople who appeared to be climate protesters caused a bizarre end to the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship.

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Climate protesters disrupt play at 18th hole of PGA Tour's Travelers ... (CNN)

Protesters ran onto the 18th green in the final round of the PGA's Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, Sunday, leaving a powdery substance on ...

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Golf, Travelers Championship protesters on 18th green (Wide World of Sports)

Climate protesters disrupted the end of the Travelers Championship when they ran onto the 18th green.

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Scottie Scheffler wins 2024 Travelers Championship, becomes first ... (usatoday.com)

Despite a blustery Sunday, Scheffler did what he's done through most of the 2024 PGA Tour season โ€” kept mistakes to a minimum en route to another title.

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Protesters storm green in front of Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim to delay ... (GolfDigest.com)

The end of regulation was disrupted as protesters stormed the group of Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia at the 18th hole at the Travelers ...

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