2019 Travelers Championship Generates More Than $2.1 Million for Charity

CROMWELL—The Travelers Championship today announced that the 2019 tournament generated more than $2.1 million for 150 local charities, including this year’s primary beneficiary, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The funds were distributed to representatives from participating nonprofits at the annual Travelers Championship Charity Celebration, held today at TPC River Highlands.

“I look forward to this event every year because, ultimately, this is what the tournament is all about,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. “The Charity Celebration is a culmination of the work that goes into the Travelers Championship and the support we receive from volunteers, fans, players, sponsors and the PGA TOUR. Everything we do is to benefit worthy organizations that are making a difference in people’s lives.”

The Travelers Championship donates 100 percent of its net proceeds to charity. This year’s effort brings the amount generated by the tournament to nearly $20 million since Travelers became title sponsor in 2007. At least 750 charities have benefited over that time.

“Travelers is committed to taking care of our communities, and the money we generate from the Travelers Championship is just one way we are making a positive impact on nonprofits in the region,” said Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Travelers. “Today’s event gives the tournament’s charitable beneficiaries a chance to tell their story and we are proud to support them in their pursuit of helping others.”

Chez Revie is the defending Travelers champ. He expects to return to
Cromwell once again in 2020.

“I want to congratulate Travelers and the Travelers Championship on generating over $2 million for 150 charities,” said Chez Reavie, the 2019 Travelers champion. “I feel very privileged to be a part of that, and look forward to doing it again next year.” It was Revie’s second career PGA TOUR victory.

Travelers Championship is one of the premier events on the PGA TOUR and part of the FedExCup series. Named by the PGA TOUR in 2017 and 2018 as the recipient of the “Players Choice” award in both 2017 and 2018, the Travelers Championship supports the TOUR’s Tradition of Giving Back by donating 100 percent of net proceeds to charities.

Travelers, the tournament’s title sponsor since 2017, is the official property casualty insurance provider of the PGA TOUR. A member of the business community in the greater Hartford community for over 160 years, Travelers has been a corporate sponsor of this event each year since its inception in 1952. Preparations have already begun for the 2020 Travelers Championship, which will take place June 22-28 at TPC River Highlands. For more information, visit www.TravelersChampionship.com.

—Staff Reports

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