Protesters Interrupt Travelers Championship with Climate Change Demonstration 2024-06-23

During the final round of the on Sunday, a group of six protesters advocating for action on climate change disrupted the event by running onto the 18th green and spraying powder. This unexpected interruption caused a delay in the finish of the tournament as the leaders were preparing to make their final putts on the last hole of regulation. The protesters were quickly removed from the green, but their actions caused a brief disruption and added an unexpected twist to the conclusion of the tournament.

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What were the protesters protesting against?

The protesters were protesting against climate change.

How did the protesters disrupt the finish of the Travelers Championship?

The protesters ran onto the 18th green and sprayed powder, delaying the finish for about five minutes.

Were the leaders affected by the protest?

Yes, the leaders were lining up their putts on the final hole of regulation when the protesters stormed the green.

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