Climate protesters run onto 18th green and spray powder, delaying finish of PGA Tour event

“But I’m very grateful for the tour and the tour security for handling that really well and making us players feel a lot safer”


CROMWELL, Conn. - Six climate protesters stormed the 18th green while the leaders were lining up their putts for the final hole of regulation at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship on Sunday, spraying smoke and powder and delaying the finish for about five minutes.

The protesters waved smoke bombs that left white and red residue on the putting surface before Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia finished their rounds. Some wore white T-shirts with the words “NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET” in black lettering on the front. ---More...

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