Hovland Overtakes Scheffler at Travelers - June 28th, 2026

On Saturday, June 28th, 2026, Viktor Hovland capitalized on a dramatic two-shot swing at the 18th hole to snatch the third-round lead from Scottie Scheffler at a birdie-crazed Travelers Championship.THE LEADERBOARD DUELViktor Hovland fired a brilliant 64 to reach 20-under, overtaking Scottie Scheffler after a massive two-shot swing on the 18th hole. This heavyweight battle sets up an epic Sunday showdown at TPC River Highlands.Hovland called the round a "dogfight" as he tries to "not think about the swing as much," while Scheffler noted his "superpower" is a terrible memory, stating, "my long term memory is not as sharp."Norwegian soccer fans electrified the course with a "Viking Row" chant for Hovland, contrasting with Scheffler’s quiet post-round dad duty with his two-year-old son, Bennett.COURSE CONDITIONS & THE CHASERSThe soft setup in Connecticut is forcing players into a shootout mentality, a stark contrast to the grueling U.S. Open, leaving the chasing pack scrambling to make birdies just to keep pace.Tournament Director Nathan Grube warned players must "play super aggressive or you are going to get lapped," a reality Wyndham Clark (-13) echoed by stating "pars feel like almost bogeys."Patrick Cantlay (-15) is leaning on course history to hit fairways, while Akshay Bhatia (-15) delivered the shot of the day on the par-3 8th while trusting his AimPoint putting system.Quick HitsWyndham Clark backs Brian Rolapp's 2028 PGA Tour Challenger Series • Alex Fitzpatrick debuts a Callaway TRTL putter and predicts a 4-0 England World Cup win over Panama with a Harry Kane goal • Scheffler's Sunday forecast requires a 65 or better to claim the title Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.