Viktor Hovland with a Neck Injury Is Among 3 Players to Withdraw at Travelers
- Viktor Hovland withdrew from the final round of the 2025 Travelers Championship on June 22 in Cromwell, Connecticut, citing a neck injury.
- Hovland felt fine warming up but experienced neck pain after hitting a few drivers, which worsened and made continuing impossible.
- Alongside Hovland, Eric Cole withdrew before the round due to illness while Matti Schmid exited after four holes also citing illness.
- Hovland noted, "Couldn't really do anything," and explained he tried to find a way to stay but could barely move his neck.
- These withdrawals highlighted the physical toll on players during the season's final PGA Tour event but did not raise questions about competition integrity.
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Final Round Chaos: Multiple Withdrawals, Including Hovland, Hit Travelers
What was supposed to be a thrilling final round at the 2025 Travelers Championship quickly turned into a war of attrition. On a day when the PGA Tour’s elite gathered to chase a $20 million purse and vital FedExCup points, a wave of unexpected withdrawals cast a shadow over the competition at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.By Sunday afternoon, three players–Viktor Hovland, Eric Cole, and Matti Schmid–had all exited the event, each …

Viktor Hovland with a neck injury is among 3 players to withdraw at Travelers
Viktor Hovland has withdrawn after two holes at the Travelers Championship when he felt soreness in his neck on the range and the pain became worse. Hovland is among three players who withdrew Sunday...
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