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What course is the Travelers Championship played on?

TPC River HighlandsTPC River Highlands, a par 70, 6,841 yard course in Cromwell, Connecticut, 10 miles south of Hartford. The course is a well-balanced golf test with a mixture of long and short holes.

What is the oldest golf course in Connecticut?

The Fenwick Golf CourseThe Fenwick Golf Course is the oldest public golf course in the State of Connecticut and, following the Greenwich Country Club, the second oldest course in the State. The first three holes (5, 6 and 7) were laid out in 1894. Holes 2, 3 and 4 were added in 1895 and the full nine hole layout was completed in 1896.

Who designed the Travelers golf course?

Pete DyeFirst known as Middletown Golf Club in 1928 and later as Edgewood Country Club, TPC River Highlands' par-70, 6,841-yard course was completely redesigned by the legendary Pete Dye in 1982 and again in 1989 by noted golf course architect Bobby Weed and PGA TOUR Design Services, Inc., with PGA TOUR players Howard Twitty ...

Can you play TPC River Highlands?

TPC River Highlands also boasts an expansive practice facility with a large putting green and short game practice area. In addition to golf, TPC River Highlands has a pool and tennis courts open to members and their guests.

What is the oldest golf club in America?

Foxburg Country Club, established in 1887, is the oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States....Foxburg Country Club.Club informationEstablished1887TypePublicTotal holes9WebsiteFoxburg Country Club23 more rows

What was the first country club in the United States?

The Country Club of BrooklineInitially playing golf was not allowed under Massachusetts blue laws. In January of 1882, a group of wealthy men from the Boston area established the first country club in the United States, The Country Club of Brookline.

How much does the winner of the Travelers golf tournament make?

The overall prize money payout at the Travelers is $7.4 million with English earning $1.332 million, lifting his season total to $6.5 million, by far the most in his tour career. Below is the prize money payout for each golfer who made the cut at TPC River Highlands.Jun 27, 2021

What is the longest par 5 on the PGA TOUR?

773 yardsAnd this week, a par 5 measuring nearly half a mile is the latest example of that. Players teeing it up at the second annual Korn Ferry Tour's TPC Colorado Championship will face an unusual challenge with the course's 13th hole. The long par 5 measures 773 yards.Jul 1, 2020

Who won Travellers golf?

Harris EnglishHarris English wins Travelers Championship after beating Kramer Hickok in 8-hole sudden-death playoff.Jun 27, 2021

Is TPC River Highlands private?

TPC River Highlands is a private golf club located in Cromwell, Connecticut, a suburb south of Hartford. It is part of the Tournament Players Club network operated by the PGA Tour....TPC River Highlands.Club informationTypePrivateOperated byPGA Tour TPC NetworkTotal holes18Tournaments hostedTravelers Championship15 more rows

How much does it cost to play at TPC River Highlands?

$16.99 USD / player We are the most inclusive golf community with 800,000+ happy members.

Where is the Travelers open?

Read more here! TPC River Highlands has been the proud host of the Travelers Championship since 1991. The Travelers Championship is the second-most attended PGA TOUR event annually. The 2020 Travelers Championship will be held June 22-28 and has been sponsored by The Travelers Companies since 2007.

How many holes are there in River Highlands Golf Course?

River Highlands Golf Course. The 18-hole "River Highlands" course at the TPC River Highlands facility in Cromwell, Connecticut features 6,820 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 73.1 and it has a slope rating of 131 on Bent grass.

When was River Highlands Golf Course built?

Designed by Robert Weed, ASGCA/Pete Dye, ASGCA, the River Highlands golf course opened in 1928. PGA Tour Properties manages this facility, with David Corrado, PGA as the General Manager.

Where is TPC River Highlands?

TPC River Highlands is located in Cromwell, Conn., just outside of Hartford, and is situated on a bluff overlooking the Connecticut River. The golf course at TPC River Highlands was named by Golf Digest “One of the Top 10 Golf Courses in the State” and the “Best Private Course in the State” by Connecticut Golfer Online for six consecutive years.

Does TPC River Highlands have a putting green?

TPC River Highlands also boasts an expansive practice facility with a large putting green and short game practice area. In addition to golf, TPC River Highlands has a pool and tennis courts open to members and their guests.