This June 23rd, 2025 recap dives into Keegan Bradley's emotional comeback win at the Travelers Championship, Tommy Fleetwood's final-round collapse, and crucial Ryder Cup qualifications for Scheffler and McIlroy.

• Marquee storyline: New England native Keegan Bradley, who feels "an obligation to play for the people of New England," fueled by an "insane" home crowd, overcame a three-shot deficit with a final-round 68 to capture an emotional Travelers Championship victory.
• Supporting stat or quote: His pivotal 139-yard 9-iron on 18 was a shot he's practiced "one hundred thousand times," and he got a "crucial read" for his winning putt.
• Human angle or fun fact: Bradley shared a heartwarming trophy moment with his sons, Logan and Cooper, coaching them to "Hold 'em up!"

• Marquee storyline: Tommy Fleetwood endured a heartbreaking collapse, relinquishing a three-shot lead after leading for 71 holes. His quest for a maiden PGA Tour win continues after a final-round 72.
• Supporting stat or quote: "Upset now, I'm gutted," Fleetwood lamented after a devastating three-putt bogey on 18, his approach shot landing 50 feet short.
• Human angle or fun fact: This marks another close call for Fleetwood, who now has 41 PGA Tour top-ten finishes without a victory, as his "search goes on."

• Marquee storyline: Scottie Scheffler (bogey-free 65) and Rory McIlroy (65) delivered stellar Sunday surges to clinch their Ryder Cup spots, while Bradley's win significantly boosted his own chances, moving to #7 OWGR.
• Supporting stat or quote: Scheffler "kept a clean card," while McIlroy celebrated a "positive finish" before a planned break.
• Human angle or fun fact: McIlroy announced he's taking time off for "mental recuperation" after his strong finish and Ryder Cup confirmation.

• Marquee storyline: Russell Henley secured a T2 finish, highlighted by an incredible chip-in birdie on 18 and a remarkable act of sportsmanship in calling a critical one-shot penalty on himself in round two.
• Supporting stat or quote: That self-called penalty stroke ultimately proved to be the difference between a T2 and solo second place.
• Human angle or fun fact: Henley's integrity drew widespread praise, showcasing true sportsmanship under pressure.

Hovland (neck "cracked") WDs • Hall's T9 despite severe illness • Spaun's low-round 63 • Course "extremely difficult" (Bradley)

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