J.T. Poston endured a disastrous round at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, posting a 12 on the par-5 13th hole at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. The meltdown occurred after multiple chip shots and drop balls rolled back into the water hazard, leading to the highest score on a single hole in the tournament's history.
According to official PGA Tour statistics, Poston's 12 on the 13th hole is the worst score recorded at the Travelers Championship since the event moved to TPC River Highlands in 1991. The previous record was a 10, set by several players. Poston's round included five penalty strokes due to the water hazard.
Poston, who entered the final round in contention, finished the tournament well down the leaderboard. The 12 on the 13th hole was the turning point, as he had been playing solidly until that moment. The incident drew comparisons to other famous golf meltdowns, such as Jean van de Velde's triple bogey at the 1999 Open Championship.
Despite the setback, Poston remained professional, acknowledging the difficulty of the hole and the conditions. The Travelers Championship was ultimately won by [winner's name], who finished at [score] under par.
