PGA Tour Disrupted by Climate Protesters During Final Playoff

Six climate protesters disrupted the final hole of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship by storming the 18th green, spraying smoke and powder, delaying the tournament. The incident was managed promptly by police, and no damage affected the game. Extinction Rebellion claimed responsibility, highlighting climate change issues.

In a dramatic turn at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, six climate protesters stormed the 18th green during the final hole of regulation, delaying the game by spraying smoke and powder.

The protesters, donning T-shirts that read 'NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET,' were quickly subdued by law enforcement.

"I was scared for my life," said golfer Akshay Bhatia, reflecting the tension on the green. The PGA Tour thanked the Cromwell Police Department for their swift response, assuring fans that the game continued without lasting damage to the green.

World No. 1 player Scottie Scheffler also commended the officers' quick action, though the incident clearly rattled the players. "You would hate for the tournament to end on something weird happening because of a situation like that," he noted.

The activist group Extinction Rebellion claimed responsibility, linking the protest to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change, which they believe threatens outdoor sports like golf.

The disruption didn't overshadow the closing moments of the tournament. After the protesters were removed, Scheffler narrowly missed a game-winning 26-foot putt, leading Tom Kim to tie the game with a 10-foot birdie and force a playoff.

The playoff resumed after officials cleaned the green, with Scheffler emerging triumphant by parring the first hole of sudden death.

Golfers and fans alike expressed relief at the resolution. "I'm very grateful for the tour security for handling that really well," Kim said. The event sponsors and fans echoed this sentiment, eager to see the game progress without further interruption.

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