CROMWELL, Conn. -- Andy Bessette was hurriedly scurrying between meetings, both of the formal and informal variety. This is a big week for the Travelers Championship, and as executive vice president for the title sponsor, he's had a lot to do with it. There's already a palpable buzz in the air, even before the tournament rounds have begun, and much of that is related to the impressive collection of elite superstars that have gathered here in the heart of the Constitution State.
For the first time, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth will compete at TPC River Highlands, while Jason Day returns for the first time in three years, giving the tournament three players ranked in the top half-dozen in the world rankings.