Climate change activists disrupted the final hole of the Travelers Championship on Sunday, rushing onto the green and forcing a brief suspension of play. The protesters, who wore shirts with the extinction symbol and the slogan "No golf on a dead planet," were quickly apprehended by police and escorted off the grounds.
On the final hole of the Travelers Championship on Sunday, as Scottie Scheffler stood poised to claim victory, a group of climate change activists rushed onto the 18th green, disrupting the tournament and forcing a brief suspension of play. The protesters, who wore shirts with the extinction symbol and the slogan "No golf on a dead planet," set off gas canisters as police sprinted to apprehend them.
Climate Activists Protest Climate Change at Travelers Championship
Golf fans reacted with a mix of boos and profanities as authorities tried to quickly remove the protesters from the green. The protest occurred at a critical moment in the tournament, as Tom Kim needed a birdie to force a playoff against Scheffler, who had just parred the 18th hole.
Kim would go on to birdie the 18th hole, finishing with a 66 after Scheffler posted a 65 on the day. The protest, however, cast a shadow over the tournament, which had been largely free of controversy.
Climate Activists Protest Climate Change at Travelers Championship
This is not the first time that climate activists have disrupted sporting events. In recent months, climate activists have been spotted at NFL games and have even tried gluing their hands to the court at NBA contests.
While the tournament was ultimately able to resume, the protest served as a reminder of the growing urgency of climate change. The protesters' message, "No golf on a dead planet," highlighted the need for immediate action to address the climate crisis.
Climate Activists Protest Climate Change at Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour, and the protest occurred as the tournament was nearing its conclusion. The tournament is played at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, a state known for its commitment to environmental protection.
The protest was met with a mix of reactions from the crowd. Some fans booed the protesters, while others expressed support for their message. The incident highlights the growing tension between the sports world and climate activism.
As the climate crisis worsens, it is likely that we will see more protests at sporting events. Climate activists are using these events to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change and to demand action from world leaders.
The protesters at the Travelers Championship were ultimately unsuccessful in preventing Scheffler from winning the tournament. However, their protest served as a reminder that the climate crisis is a serious threat that cannot be ignored.
