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Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour event after 6 climate protesters run onto 18th green and spray powder

Updated on: June 23, 2024 / 8:58 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green while the leaders were lining up their putts on the final hole of regulation at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes.

The protesters sprayed white and red powder, leaving stains on the grass before Scottie Scheffler , Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia finished their rounds. At least one member of the group was wearing a white T-shirt with the words "NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET" in black lettering on the front.

Scottie Scheffler won the championship in a playoff, waiting out a disruption for his sixth victory of the year. That's the most wins in one PGA Tour season since Tiger Woods had six in 2009. And Scheffler, the world's top-ranked player, still has two months to go.

"I was scared for my life," Bhatia said about the protesters after finishing in a tie for fifth — four strokes behind Scheffler, who earned his sixth victory of the year. "I didn't even really know what was happening. ... But thankfully the cops were there and kept us safe, because that's, you know, that's just weird stuff."

After the protesters were tackled by police and taken off, Scheffler left a potential 26-foot clincher from the fringe on the right edge of the cup, then tapped in for par. Kim, who trailed by one stroke heading into the final hole, sank a 10-foot birdie putt to tie Scheffler and send the tournament to a sudden-death playoff.

Kim said the protest took his mind off the pressure.

"It kind of slowed things down," he said. "It took the meaning of the putt away for a second. Because for the past 17 and a half holes all you're thinking about is golf, and suddenly when that happens your mind goes into a complete — like, you're almost not even playing golf anymore. I thought it was a dream for a second."

The crowd surrounding the 18th green heckled the protesters by yelling profanities and cheered the police who intervened.

The Cromwell Police Department Sunday evening confirmed six protesters, ranging from age 25 to 55, were arrested. All were charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespass and breach of peace. "The reason for their protesting will not be released, as the department does not want to give their cause any more attention than what has already been received," police said. 

After the players putted out in regulation, workers with leaf blowers came out to clean off the remaining powder, and the hole location was moved for the playoff, which began on No. 18. Scheffler beat Kim with a par on the first playoff hole.

"They left a lot of marks on the greens, which is not right for us players — especially when two guys are trying to win a golf tournament," Kim said. "But I'm very grateful for the tour and the tour security for handling that really well and making us players feel a lot safer."

Scheffler's victory came a few weeks after prosecutors dropped criminal charges against him on May 29, less than two weeks after he was arrested outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.

Scheffler was initially charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic when he was arrested outside Louisville's Valhalla Golf Club, which was hosting the tournament.

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell told a judge his office couldn't move forward with the charges against the world's top golfer based on the  evidence  and he moved to dismiss the case.

After the charges were dropped, Scheffler  said on social media  that he didn't hold any ill will toward the detective who arrested him.

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The final men’s major of the year is next weekend with the 149th Open Championship at Royal St. George’s. The week after that is the Amundi Evian Championship, the fourth (of five) LPGA majors.

There is one major being contested this week, the U.S. Senior Open in Omaha, Nebraska, and it’s one of—get this—six golf tournaments available for your viewing pleasure live on TV or your favorite mobile device.

The PGA Tour is at TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois, for the 50th edition of the John Deere Classic and while the Tour is typically the main event, the Scottish Open on the European Tour features its best field ever, with Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy among others.

Also, this is the week of the popular celebrity event in Tahoe, the American Century Championship, featuring Steph Curry, Tony Romo, Patrick Mahomes, Charles Barkley, Justin Timberlake and Annika Sorenstam.

So grab a spot on the sofa, keep the snacks and beverages handy and put that remote to work.

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Neal Shipley’s first taste of the PGA Tour turned out to be tasteful.

The Mt. Lebanon native and 2019 Central Catholic grad received a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, and he made it pay off.

Shipley shot an even-par 72 during the final round and ended tied for 20th at 11-under-par 277. He left with a paycheck of $113,068. He had three birdies and three bogeys during his round.

He finished with 17 birdies, two eagles and 10 bogeys. In the first three rounds, he shot 67, 68 and 71.

Shipley was 2-under through 13 holes Sunday at the Detroit Golf Club. He birdied Nos. 4, 5 and 13.

Back-to-back birdies for Neal Shipley ???? The @PGATOURAmericas member looks to earn his first career top 10 on TOUR @RocketClassic . pic.twitter.com/5qTlcPf0NP — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 30, 2024

This was his first PGA Tour event and his second pro event since finishing as low amateur at the U.S. Open. He also was low amateur at the Masters.

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Shipley will compete in the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., on another sponsor’s exemption.

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Cam Davis won the Rocket Mortgage Classic for the second time, closing with a 2-under 70 that gave him a one-shot victory when Akshay Bhatia three-putted from 32 feet on the final hole.

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Six climate protesters run onto 18th green and spray powder, delaying finish of PGA Tour event

Protesters run onto the course as Scottie Scheffler, right, walks away on the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

A protester runs onto the course as Scottie Scheffler, right, watches on the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

One of several protesters is led away after they ran onto the course on at the 18th hole as Akshay Bhatia, second from right, and Scottie Scheffler, right, watch during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

A protester is taken into custody after he ran onto the course as Scottie Scheffler, right, walks away on the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Workers clean up the 18th green after protesters ran onto it during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Protesters are led away after they ran onto the course on at the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Protesters are taken into custody after they ran onto the course as Akshay Bhatia, left, walks away on the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Protesters are led away after they ran onto the course as Scottie Scheffler, center, looks on at the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Protesters are taken into custody after they ran onto the course on the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Golfers Tom Kim, left, of South Korea, Scottie Scheffler, center, and Akshay Bhatia, right, talk to an official after protesters ran onto the 18th green during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

A protester is taken into custody after they ran onto the course as Tom Kim, center, of South Korea, watches on the 18th hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Scottie Scheffler hold sup his trophy after winning the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Six climate protesters stormed the 18th green while the leaders were lining up their putts for the final hole of regulation at the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship on Sunday, spraying smoke and powder and delaying the finish for about five minutes.

The protesters waved smoke bombs that left white and red residue on the putting surface before Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia finished their rounds. Some wore white T-shirts with the words “NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET” in black lettering on the front.

“I was scared for my life,” Bhatia said. “I didn’t even really know what was happening. ... But thankfully the cops were there and kept us safe, because that’s, you know, that’s just weird stuff.”

The PGA Tour issued a statement thanking the Cromwell Police Department “for their quick and decisive action” and noting that there was no damage to the 18th green that affected either the end of regulation or the playoff hole.

Scheffler, who was arrested during a traffic stop at the PGA Championship , also praised the officers.

“From my point of view, they got it taken care of pretty dang fast, and so we were very grateful for that,” said Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player, who beat Kim on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff for his sixth victory of the year.

“When something like that happens, you don’t really know what’s happening, so it can kind of rattle you a little bit,” Scheffler said. “That can be a stressful situation, and you would hate for the tournament to end on something weird happening because of a situation like that. I felt like Tom and I both tried to calm each other down so we could give it our best shot there on 18.”

Extinction Rebellion, an activist group with a history of disrupting events around the world, claimed responsibility for the protest. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press, the group blamed climate change for an electrical storm that injured two people at a home near the course on Saturday.

“This was of course due to increasingly unpredictable and extreme weather conditions,” the statement said. “Golf, more than other events, is heavily reliant on good weather. Golf fans should therefore understand better than most the need for strong, immediate climate action.”

After the protesters were tackled by police and taken off, Scheffler left a potential 26-foot clincher from the fringe on the right edge of the cup, then tapped in for par. Kim, who trailed by one stroke heading into the final hole, sank a 10-foot birdie putt to tie Scheffler and force the playoff.

Kim said the protest took his mind off the pressure.

“It kind of slowed things down,” he said. “It took the meaning of the putt away for a second. Because for the past 17 and a half holes all you’re thinking about is golf, and suddenly when that happens your mind goes into a complete — like, you’re almost not even playing golf anymore. I thought it was a dream for a second.”

The crowd surrounding the 18th green heckled the protesters by yelling profanities and cheered the police who intervened. After the players putted out in regulation, workers with leaf blowers came out to clean off the remaining powder.

The hole location was moved for the playoff, which was also on No. 18. Scheffler parred the first hole of sudden death to win.

“They left a lot of marks on the greens, which is not right for us players — especially when two guys are trying to win a golf tournament,” Kim said. “But I’m very grateful for the tour and the tour security for handling that really well and making us players feel a lot safer.”

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2024 US Senior Open money: Purse, winner’s share, updated prize money payout

T he 2024 US Senior Open prize money payout is from the $4 million purse, with 71 professional players who complete four rounds at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, earning PGA Tour Champions prize money and an official-money paycheck this week.

The winner's share of US Senior Open prize pool is at $800,000, with the second-place finisher taking home $432,000. The US Senior Open prize money payout breakdown shows a payout of 15 percent of the purse to the winner, and how much each PGA Tour Champions player earns is guaranteed down to the last-place professional player.

The US Senior Open field is headed by Steve Stricker, Padraig Harrington, Richard Bland and more.

This tournament started with 156 players, and a cut was made this week after two rounds to the top 60 players and ties. Every professional player in the field is paid for completing the event, but how much each player is paid at the 2024 US Senior Open from the correct 2024 US Senior Open full-field payout is based on their finish.

Every player still in the field can improve their position in the final round of this 72-hole event on the PGA Tour Champions schedule .

What else is on the line

Beyond money, there are important points, perks and benefits on the line for the field -- in particular, the tournament winner.

The winner of this event will get 800,000 Charles Schwab Cup points, as this is considered an official event on the PGA Tour Champions schedule with dollars converted to points.

There are no Official World Golf Ranking points on the line in PGA Tour Champions events.

While this event offers a significant payday, a win comes with the benefits that come with winning on the PGA Tour Champions. Winners of these events get better status and access on tour.

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Travelers Championship: How to watch, featured groups, live scores, tee times and more

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Programming notice: Due to a lengthy weather suspension, TV coverage of the Travelers Championship resumed on CNBC at 6:20 p.m. ET.

Birthday boy Tom Kim holds the second-round lead after a Friday 65. He sits at 13-under, two ahead of Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa and Akshay Bhatia.. Scheffler had two holes remaining when play was suspended and birdied his final hole for a 6-under 64 and a share of second. Xander Schauffele lurks at 10-under, three off the pace.

Here's everything you need to know to follow the action.

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• Tune in Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC , as the World Golf Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the legacies of those who have made golf great. In 1974, the first class of 13 members were inducted into the Hall of Fame at Pinehurst. Fifty years later, the World Golf Hall of Fame returns home with a new class of inductees: Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer, Johnny Farrell, the 13 LPGA Founders, Beverly Hanson and Tom Weiskopf.

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• Sunday: noon-2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2-6 p.m. (CBS/Paramount+/CBSSports.com)

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Nick Dunlap Cards First Professional Top 10: Roll Call, July 1, 2024

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Former Alabama golfer Nick Dunlap finished tied for 10th place in this weekend's Rocket Mortgage Classic on the PGA Tour. The result is the rookie's first top-10 finish of his professional career as he finished 14-under par for the weekend.

Dunlap shot 67-69-67-71 through his four rounds in Detroit. He claimed victory at the 2024 The American Express, but was an amateur and couldn't collect the prize money. His top-10 finish this weekend netted him 62.143 FedEx Points, putting him at 87th on the year with 401 points.

The Alabama product played consistent golf through the weekend, going over par in just six of the 72 holes at the event. Dunlap was in contention the entire weekend as the winner Cam Davis finished 18-under, only four strokes ahead of Dunlap.

Nick Dunlap from BEHIND the hedge. What a shot. pic.twitter.com/i4W5mnp7AF — Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) June 29, 2024

Dunlap has now made the cut in 11 of the 19 PGA Tour events he's played in this season and will look to build on the momentum next week at the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., just outside of Chicago.

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• Former Alabama basketball player Brandon Miller was chosen as a member of the USA Men's Basketball Select Team on Friday. Miller and the USA Select Team will train with the USA Men's Basketball National Team from July 5-8 to prepare them for the 2024 Olympics.
• Alabama gymnast Shallon Olsen was named to Team Canada's Olympic team. She will compete in her third Olympic Games in Paris.

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• Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe competed and served as a counselor for the 2024 Manning Passing Academy

Jalen Milroe throwing HEAT 👀 Tag someone who’d drop this 😂 pic.twitter.com/OPWf7V3YPt — The Verdin Verdict (@verdinverdict) June 29, 2024

• Former Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. saw the Utah Jazz decline his qualifying offer and he will become an unrestricted free agent.
• Former Alabama track and field star Shelby McEwen won the men's high jump at the U.S. Olympic Trials, qualifying him for his second Olympic Games.
• Former Alabama track and field star Daniel Haugh won the men's hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Trials, qualifying him for the Paris Olympics.

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July 1, 1922 : Don Whitmire, American College Football Hall of Fame tackle (Alabama, Navy and was an All-American at both), was born in Giles County, Tenn.

July 1, 1964 : Rumors are reported in newspapers throughout the state that Paul W. “Bear” Bryant is retiring as head coach and being replaced by his assistant head coach Gene Stallings. When asked to comment on the rumor, Bryant just smiled.

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Why Are There 2 PGA Tour Events This Week?

Luke Norris began his sportswriting career in 2013 and joined Sportscasting in 2020. The former Section Editor of the NFL and Motorsports sections, he now spends his time here in the role of Senior Writer-Programmer. His well-rounded sports knowledge allows him to cover the NFL, NBA, PGA Tour, MLB, boxing, WWE, and NASCAR for Sportscasting. Luke is an avid golfer who finds inspiration in the way sports can bring people together and provide a distraction from the real world. He hopes to provide a little entertainment or an escape from the real world with every article he writes, even if only for a few minutes. In addition to his work here at Sportscasting, Luke's work has appeared on  The Sportster, Inquisitr, GiveMeSport, FanSided, Yahoo! Fox Sports, and Sports Illustrated.

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The PGA Tour is set for a monster week as 27 of the top 30 golfers in the world are set to tee it up at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. The only three not in this stacked field are No. 5 Cameron Smith, No. 23 Joaquin Niemann, and No. 27 Abraham Ancer, all of whom are now members of the LIV Golf roster.

One of two consecutive elevated events, the other being next week’s Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, the Arnold Palmer Invitational has long been one of the best and most exciting tournaments on the golf calendar.

However, as 120 of the world’s best players attempt to tame Bay Hill, another 120 will tee it up at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, although the field for the latter certainly isn’t as prominent.

So why exactly are there two PGA Tour events being played this week?

Why are there two PGA Tour events this week?

This week’s Puerto Rico Open is what’s known on the PGA Tour as an alternate event, one of four such tournaments on the 2022-23 schedule. The others will be played opposite the WGC-Match Play (Corales Puntacana Championship), the Genesis Scottish Open (Barbasol Championship), which is co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, and The Open Championship (Barracuda Championship).

So what exactly is an alternate event?

Simply and bluntly put, PGA Tour alternate events are tournaments with weaker fields full of younger and lower-ranked players vying for fewer FedEx Cup points and smaller purses.

For instance, the winner this week at Bay Hill will receive 550 FedEx Cup points and the $3.6 million winner’s share of an overall $20 million purse.

The winner of the Puerto Rico Open receives 300 FedEx Cup points and the $684,000 winner’s share of the overall $3.8 million purse.

But there’s still plenty of value to an alternate event, the most significant being that the winner receives a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, which is obviously a big deal. Plus, these events give lesser-known players a better shot at that first victory.

Prime examples are Tony Finau and Viktor Hovland, both of whom took their first PGA Tour trophy at the Puerto Rico Open, Finau in 2016 and Hovland in 2020.

So that’s why there are two PGA Tour events running this week. Who knows? Perhaps this week’s winner in Puerto Rico will get a shot at Bay Hill a year from now.

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