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Keegan Bradley Delivers Stunning Comeback to Win 2025 Travelers Championship
Keegan Bradley captures his second Travelers Championship in three years, sinking a clutch birdie on the 18th to edge past Tommy Fleetwood in a dramatic final round at TPC River Highlands.
Keegan Bradley delivered a moment to remember at TPC River Highlands on Sunday, sealing his second Travelers Championship title in three seasons with a dramatic birdie at the final hole. The 39-year-old from Vermont entered the 18th tee one shot behind Tommy Fleetwood but delivered a superb approach shot that landed just six feet from the hole.
Fleetwood, who was looking for his long-awaited first PGA Tour victory, left his second shot short of the green and needed to get up and down for par. His attempt slid just right, setting up Bradley for a decisive birdie putt, which he buried to win at 15-under-par.
The win is especially meaningful for Bradley, who has long considered the Travelers his home event. A lifelong New Englander, he grew up attending the tournament and often dreamed of winning it. That dream came true for the second time on a scorching Connecticut afternoon, where he had already thrilled the crowd earlier with a 35-foot birdie on the 15th hole and a remarkable 64-footer on the 9th.
Bradley didn’t hold the outright lead until the final green, but he kept himself in contention all week, playing steady in tricky winds and closing with clutch putting. His victory capped a stretch of consistency, solidifying his place as one of the Tour’s elite veterans with his eighth career PGA title.
Fleetwood, who has earned respect around the world for his strong performances in international events, was visibly frustrated after missing key putts over the final stretch, including two inside six feet across the last five holes. His final-round 72 left him tied with Russell Henley for second place. Henley had a strong finish of his own, chipping in for birdie on the 18th and carding a 69 — despite incurring a self-called penalty in the second round after noticing his ball had moved during a chip.
Bradley’s victory also reignited discussion about his dual role this year. Named U.S. Ryder Cup captain exactly one year ago, he now faces the possibility of becoming a rare playing captain at Bethpage Black this September. While he remained focused on celebrating the moment, the notion wasn’t lost on him as he sat beside the trophy in the post-round press conference.
“This is my way of representing the people of New England,” Bradley said, reflecting on the emotional win with his wife and sons by his side. “I feel an obligation to play for them — this tournament means the world to me.”
With the win, Bradley not only adds another chapter to his own legacy but keeps the door open for a potential Ryder Cup appearance both as a leader and possibly, once again, as a competitor.
