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George Town heritage walk

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Georgetown Heritage Walk

History, legends & thriving bazaars

Retrace the evolution of George Town from a trading post for British East India Company in the 17th century to its emergence as Chennai's foremost market today. Visit Fort St George, the first English fort in India. Explore the 5 main streets selling everything under the Sun, ancient temples, a church built by Armenian traders in 1712 and savor mouth watering snacks in a food street!

Trading legacy of Chennai

Trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East Indian Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the trading hub of Chennai.

Cultural Evangelist

The George Town Heritage walk in Chennai is led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement.

Ancient temples & Churches

In the George Town Heritage walk in Chennai, Experience cultural diversity as we walk to ancient temples predating the British Era and an iconic Church of Armenian traders.

Mouthwatering Snacks

The food street of George Town is a haven for foodies and provides a great opportunity to savor local snacks.

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Fort St George, High Court, heritage bulidings, Armenian Church & local eateries

Join Gods of Mylapore walk

Trace back Mylapore’s history to Roman Times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold! Visit 7th century Kapaleeshwar temple for a mesmerizing experience of rituals and serenity. Revisit the pages of Marco Polo’s dairy about St Thomas at San Thome Basilica. Learn about revolutionary philosopher saint , Ramakrishna, at his universal temple, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library.

Join our Marina Beach walk

Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Experience the city’s beliefs at Parthasarthy Temple. Learn about Swamy Vivekananda, one of the greatest Philosophers who took Indian Philosophy to the West. Climb an old Light House for an incredible aerial perspective of Chennai!

World Heritage - Mahabalipuram

The experience comprises spell binding Pancha Rathas or Chariots carved in stone, Asia’s largest bas-relief structure at Arjuna’s Penance, a gravity defying boulder and the magnificent Shore Temple, which was one of the 7 Pagodas as mentioned by Marco Polo during his visit in the 11th Century.

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Best Historical Places in Chennai for a Peek into History

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Here is the list of 18 best historical places in chennai for a peek into history, 1. madras war cemetery.

The Madras War Cemetery houses the last remains of around 855 martyrs who laid down their precious lives at the battlefronts in the devastating Second World War and also a Memorial stone for 1000 more who died fighting in the Great War before that.

2. Government Museum

Government Museum was established in 1851 and is the second oldest museum in the country after the Indian Museum in Kolkata. Situated in Egmore suburb of Chennai, it is built in the Indo-Sarcenic style and houses a rich collection of the works of Raja Ravi Varma making it a spectacular historical place in Chennai.

3. St. Thomas Mount Church

St. Thomas Mount Church is a shrine situated atop a hillock called St. Thomas Mount in Chennai, which is also known as Parangimalai. The shrine was built in 1523 and is dedicated to Mother Mary - "Our Lady of Expectation". You can reach this historical placs in Chennai through 160 steps leading to the hill top.

4. Fort St. George

The origin of the great white historical place in Chennai of Fort St. George is inextricable from the history of the city of Chennai itself. Popularly called the 'White Town', the sole purpose of establishing this massive fort compound was to build a British stronghold in the Coromandel Coast and the rest of south India.

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Vivekananda House also popularly known as The Ice House, is a shrine and pilgrimage centre for the admirers and followers of Swami Vivekananda. It is in this house that Swami Vivekananda stayed for six weeks in 1900.

6. Marundeeswarar Temple

Marundeeswarar Temple, in Tiruvanmiyur, near Chennai has the temple deity Shiva in the form of Marundeeswar or Aushadeeswarar, the God of Medicines. Given the name, Marundeeswarar Temple has been a place of worship especially for people with diseases and those facing various problems with their health. A fine specimen of Dravidian architecture, this temple is a must visit for anyone visiting Chennai or nearby cities.

7. Santhome Cathedral Basilica

Santhome Cathedral is a historical place in Chennai and ancient pilgrim centre, which was built during the 14th to the 15th century A D by the then reigning, Portuguese.

8. Connemara Library

The Connemara Public Library at Chennai holds the prestigious status of being amongst one of the four deposit libraries in India which entitles them to a copy of every publication in India.

9. Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Perhaps one of the most popular picnic spots in Vandalur, Kanchipuram District, the Arignar Zoological Park is an amazing place to discover the flora and fauna of the region. A favourite weekend spot with both children and adults alike, the Arignar Zoo is situated at a distance of 32 kilometres from  Chennai city. It is the largest zoo of its kind in South East Asia and is sprawled over an area of 1260 acres. In addition to having an extensive collection of endemic and exotic animals, visitors can experience the wild first hand with a trip to safari parks where lions and deer can be easily spotted.

10. Higginbotham's

Built in 1905, Higginbotham's is the oldest bookstore in the city. Situated on the Mount Road in Chennai, the bookstore was originally opened by Abel Joshua Higginbotham- a British stowaway.

11. Santhome Church

San Thome Church is among the only three in the world that house the tombs of one of Christ's original disciples. If you visit this historical place in Chennai, you will be stepping into a historical tale that will take you back a couple of centuries. The museum inside displays souvenirs of the great saint and his legend.

12. Ripon Building

A classic example of Neoclassical style architecture, Ripon Building was constructed in the year 1913 to seat the Madras Corporation. Currently, it is occupied by the Greater Chennai Corporation. The building is splendid to look at and can only be visited with prior appointment.

13. Madras High Court

Constructed in 1892, Madras High Court is an important landmark in the city of Chennai. It is one of the three courts in the country established by letters patents granted by Queen Victoria.

14. Prakasam Salai

Built in 1795,a milestone in the history of Chennai, located Opposite Parry's Corner, Prakasam Salai is an impressive stylish building in Indo-Saracenic style with eminence in red bricks.

15. Thousand Lights Mosque

The Thousand Lights Mosque of Royapettah, Chennai is among the most esteemed mosques of the city as well as the state of Tamil Nadu. Built in the early 19th century by the Wallajah family of the Carnatic rulers, it is till date a popular gathering place for the daily prayers and festive occasions like Muharram.

16. Napier Bridge

Napier Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city, built by Francis Napier in 1869 who the then Governor General. The bridge is constructed over River Coovam and connects Fort St. George and Marina Beach.

17. Mylapore

Mylapore is one of the oldest and culturally enriched neighbourhoods, located in the southern part of Chennai. It is very much traditionalist to its core and boasts many temples, churches and historical places in Chennai.

18. Sri Ramakrishna Math

Located in Mylapore, Ramakrishna Math is a spiritual centre and monastic organization for men. It was the first branch of Ramakrishna Math established in South India. This peaceful Ramakrishna Math was started in 1897 by swami Ramakrishnanada. 

Which of these historical places in Chennai have you visited? Let us know your experience in the comments below!

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Half Day Heritage Walk Tour, Chennai

Chennai has a rich history full of interesting stories and characters. The culture of Chennai can be easily seen on the streets, but Chennai heritage is a rare sight which can only be seen by taking this tour. 

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Witness the diversity of the land that is evident in the harmonious co-existence of occult practices and supernatural beliefs alongside the modernism and technology found in its urban setting. Visit major attractions of Chennai like the Indo–Saracenic style headquarters of the Southern Railways, Victory War Memorial, Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church which is the oldest Anglican Church of India. You will also be crossing the famous Napier bridge which is also known as the Iron bridge. 

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Meet Up Information: Time: 9:00am/10:00am Location: First ticket counter of Chennai Central Railway Station

- Children aged 0-5 are free of charge - Children aged 5+ will be charged at a regular rate

Day 1 - Heritage Walk Tour in Chennai

9:00 am/10:00 am meetup with guide at Central Railway Station

See the Indo–Saracenic style headquarters of the Southern Railways

Visit Victory War Memorial

Visit Fort St. George

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Cross the famous Napier Bridge

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Chennai Heritage Highlights” invites you to delve into the cultural tapestry of Chennai, a city rich in history and spirituality. Explore iconic landmarks like Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and Santhome Cathedral. Immerse yourself in the treasures of Government Museum and Dakshinachitra Museum, and enjoy the serene beauty of Marina Beach. Discover Chennai’s heritage and cultural diversity on this enlightening journey.

• Explore the colonial legacy at Fort St. George, housing the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
• Visit the ancient Kapaleeshwarar Temple, an architectural gem dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Marvel at the stunning stained glass windows of St. Mary's Church, a historical Anglican church.
• Discover the living traditions of South India at Dakshinachitra Museum.
• Enjoy a scenic drive along the picturesque Marina Beach, one of the world's longest urban beaches.

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• Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• 1 Full day city tour with government license English speaking tour guide
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• Duration: 2 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 8:30 AM
• Return Details : How to use it? Audio guide access links will be sent to you in an email on your selected date of travel before your starting time. Once received Link (1) Simply click on our Sound Cloud secured web li.. read more
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• Private access links validity up to 6 days
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Don’t waste your money. I never received the link for the guide so lodged a refund request. Heard nothing a month later other than the trip advisor app saying it “has been escalated to customer service” whatever than means. Glad it was t expensive.. Seems like a scam.

Bought the tickets but got no instruction on how to access.. wasted my money for nothing. Tried contacting, but no valuable help came. Could not take the tour.

We have taken many tours in many cities all over the world; and this was by far the Worse! Tour guide said very little. We asked many questions and he didn’t know much of anything. This was an architecture tour... not one word of architecture was spoken... unless you count ‘old building’ as architecture terminology. Total waste of time and money. We’d give it 0 Stars if that was an option.

The Viator description says "Meet your guide in the morning and climb aboard your private air-conditioned vehicle for your tour through Chennai", and "... hear informative commentary about ...". But the day before the tour (when it was too late to cancel and re-arrange) we heard that there is no guide. When I complained to the tour company they said the Inclusions section did not list a guide (but then nor did the Exclusions section) and the description is provided by Viator, not the tour company. I would have thought that an honest company would have got Viator to sort this out.

So what do you get? You get a driver and car for the day, a suggested itinerary (which you can change) , and a PDF document with a paragraph on each site.No entry fees or lunch is included. The driver was fine, looked after us well, and helped where he could. Our only gripe is that we had to say about 6 times that we did not want to go to his friend's sari shop.

This tour is not what we expected or wanted (and we cancelled another trip with this company as a result). But it may be fine for you.

I would add that this is NOT a rip-off. It is a lot cheaper than the other full-service tours that we took, so you get what you pay for. But it is unaccceptable for the tour operator to let the incorrect description remain.

The Viator description says "Meet your guide in the morning and climb aboard your private air-conditioned vehicle for your tour through Chennai", and "... hear informative commentary about ...". But the day before the tour (when it was too late to cancel & re-arrange) we heard that there is no guide. When I complained to the tour company they said the Inclusions section did not list a guide (but then nor did the Exclusions section) and the description is provided by Viator, not the tour company. I would have thought that an honest company would have got Viator to sort this out. So what do you get? You get a driver and car for the day, a suggested itinerary (which you can change) , and a PDF document with a paragraph on each site.No entry fees or lunch is included. The driver was fine, looked after us well, and helped where he could. Our only gripe is that we had to say about 6 times that we did not want to go to his friend's sari shop. This tour is not what we expected or wanted (and we cancelled another trip with this company as a result). But it may be fine for you. I would add that this is NOT a rip-off. It is a lot cheaper than the other full-service tours that we took, so you get what you pay for. But it is unaccceptable for the tour operator to let the incorrect description remain.

Our driver was flexible and shared historical insights. He even persuaded one of the on duty policemen at the Court to show us around the grounds of the courthouses. Got a good appreciation of many of the historical buildings which are in urgent need of repair. Do not think there have been any repairs since the Brits left. Had not appreciated that the main beach is the second longest after Miami. It is incredibly wide as well as long and surprisingly clean. Cricket stadium where the Chennai Superkings play stands out in an area where people live on the streets and the rubbish problem is immense. An interesting morning and it gave us a good feel for Chennai - old and new.

I Visited several places Kapaleeswarar Temples, SanThome Cathedral, Marina beach, University of Madras and Goverment musuem. And saw St. Goerge Fort, Goerge Town, railway station, various historical via the car. During this tour, I could experience way of praying at Hindu (though I can not enter the inner temple because I am not Hindu.) Driver provides recent history of this city (about flooding 4 years ago), lunch with using right hand only. He flexibly stopped the car to take photos so I could take cow's walking. Very nice tour and happy to select this.

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Explore the heritage of Chennai (Madras) on a full-day tour and see the diverse architecture found in the city. See the important buildings and popular attractions such as the Madras High Court, the Government Museum, Chennai Railway Station and the Ripon Building. There are also some landmarks to visit like the Senate House, Victoria Hostel, the National Art Gallery, and more.

Some of the Museums closed on every Friday and National Holidays. Here in this trip you will find the beautiful architecture of south, hope you will like it.

Discover Chennai and its heritage attractions on a private full day tour. Enjoy the comfortable drive and visit Senate House, Victoria Hostel, National Art Gallery, Chennai Railway Station, and Ripon Building and many more.

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Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Karaikudi - Madurai

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Bestowed with heritage, cultural legacy, and traditions, South India is one of the best places to explore in the country. Heritage Hotels of India introduce a tour package, The Heritage tour of South India. The carefully planned itinerary includes majorly the places, tourist attractions and activities which are a part of the culture. The 10 Day-tour covers historic, cultural treasures, including the cities like Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Karaikudi and Madurai. Marvel at ancient architecture, sightsee royal monuments, re-live the olden days and lastly, enjoy a stay at heritage or hotels of similar style.

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• UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram
• French heritage in Pondicherry
• Brihadeeshwarar Temple - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Pay a visit to Karaikudi
• Visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai

The Deccan tour starts with your arrival at the Mumbai International Airport. Here you will be met by a tour representative who'll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. The 'City Of Dreams' overlooking the vast Arabian Sea was given to Charles II of England on account of his marriage to the Portuguese princess Catherine. It also goes by the title 'Financial Capital of India'.

The Heritage tour of South India starts with tour arrival in Chennai, capital city of Tamil Nadu. Our tour representative will welcome you to this gem of South India, popular for its history and culture. Check-in to a hotel, after which you go for half day tour of the city and visit important cultural centers and monuments of the city.

After a hearty breakfast, proceed to Mahabalipuram for a sightseeing tour. The city located on the Coromandel Coast, 58 kilometers from Chennai is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its stone carvings, the thriving port city was built under the Pallava Empire. There are many rock-cut monuments dating from 7th – 9th century AD. The tourist attractions include the Shore Temples, Arjuna's Penance, Krishnamandapam, Mandapams, and Rathas. The other places you must visit are Crocodile Farm, Covelong beach, and Thirukkazhukundram.

Start the day with a hearty breakfast. Later check-out of the hotel and travel to Pondicherry. Known as 'The French Riviera of the East', the Union Territory was a French colony until it was integrated into India. Though time has passed, the town still remarkably preserves its French heritage. The colonial monuments, cuisine, language, customs and traditions are kept intact, presenting interesting heritage tours. The places of tourist interest to check-out include the Sree Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, The French Institute and the Raj Nivas.

Overnight stay in a heritage hotel in Pondicherry.

Today morning after you are done with breakfast, leave for the temple town of Thanjavur. The town is an epitome of the most remarkable civilization of Dravidian history. Forged during the Great Chola Empire, there are a number of aesthetic style architecture of the time. On arrival, check-in the hotel. Later in the afternoon visit the famous monuments in the historic town including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Brihadeeshwarar Temple built in the 10th century.

Today after a quick start with breakfast, leave for Karaikudi. A cultural pot in South India, the town has a unique way of life. Check-in to a heritage hotel on arrival in the town. The Chettinad mansions are palatial buildings in the town, where you can enjoy a palatial stay and have a personal experience of the culture's local flavor. Later, get ready for a sightseeing tour of Chettinad town. The town of the Chettiar community is prosperous with centuries old culture. On your sightseeing tour, see how artisans make woven saris, handmade tiles, gold jewellery, etc. Also go on a bullock-cart ride on a morning excursion to the village, which is a fun filled experience.

Today post breakfast, check-out of the hotel and proceed to Madurai. On arrival, check in at a heritage hotel. Later, proceed for sightseeing tour to Madurai. Settled on the banks of River Vaigai, the temple town of Madurai is one of the most ancient cities in India. With a history dating back to the almost 2000 years back, Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies).

The places of tourist interest to visit in Madurai include the magnificent Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirupparankundrum, Athisayam Water Theme Park, Azhagar Koil and the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.

Today, the Heritage tour of South India comes to an end. After breakfast, you will be assisted with drop at Madurai airport to board flight to Chennai.

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It’s the final week before the season’s first major, with four of the world’s top-10 players heading to TPC San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open.

The Aon Swing 5 for the RBC Heritage will also be finalized this week. With less than 10 FedExCup points separating Nos. 5 to 7 in the Aon Swing 5 standings heading into this week, it’s set to be a dramatic finish at TPC San Antonio.

The winner – if not already qualified – also earns the final invite to the Masters, something that’s happened in two of the last four Valero Texas Opens.

Here’s everything else you need to know as the TOUR’s Texas two-step continues in San Antonio.

FIELD NOTES: Rory McIlroy returns to make his third start of this event’s TPC San Antonio era; he finished runner-up in 2013 and missed the cut in 2022. Since McIlroy’s last Valero start, he has won six times worldwide … Corey Conners will look to become the first back-to-back winner at the Valero Texas Open since Zach Johnson in 2008-09. He is also looking to join Justin Leonard and Arnold Palmer as the event’s only three-time winners … Jordan Spieth , the 2021 winner, returns to action. He looks to right the ship leading into the Masters after missing his last two cuts on TOUR … Collin Morikawa is making his tournament debut. It’s been an up-and-down 2024 campaign for Morikawa so far, with just one top-10 finish in six starts … Max Homa is set to tee it up in San Antonio for the first time since 2019 … Ludvig Åberg will play the Valero Texas Open for the first time as a pro after missing the cut in 2022. Åberg has gone 7-for-7 in cuts made this season and has three top-10s, including an eighth-place finish at THE PLAYERS Championship, his last TOUR start. Åberg is set to make his major championship debut next week at the Masters … Reigning Open champion Brian Harman returns to TPC San Antonio for the first time since 2019. His best finish to date is a T16 in 2014 … Upwards of 25 players in the field are also headed to the Masters. This marks the final opportunity for Masters qualification; if the winner this week is not already in the field, they’ll punch the final ticket to Augusta National.

SPONSOR EXEMPTIONS: Joe Sullivan, a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University, won the inaugural Valero Texas Collegiate last September to earn a spot in this week’s Valero Texas Open – prevailing in a three-man playoff. Sullivan, who is from England, spent his first three collegiate seasons at Jacksonville University. He led the team in scoring average in 2022-23 … Ryan Palmer has played every Valero Texas Open hosted by TPC San Antonio and is back in action this week. He notched three straight top-six finishes from 2015-17 at this event … Padraig Harrington will play his second straight PGA TOUR event after winning the Hoag Classic Newport Beach on PGA TOUR Champions two weeks ago. Harrington finished T10 at the Valero Texas Open last year. It was his first top-10 on TOUR since the 2021 PGA Championship when he finished T4 … Other sponsor invites were awarded to 2017 winner Kevin Chappell , 2015 winner Jimmy Walker and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.

SIGNATURE EVENT STORYLINES: Stephan Jaeger’s win at the Texas Children’s Houston Open saw him move to No. 3 in the Aon Next 10 standings; however, he’ll be exempt for the remaining Signature Events in 2024 regardless of his position in the Aon Next 10 by virtue of his victory at Memorial Park … Thomas Detry , after finishing T2 in Houston, jumped inside the Aon Next 10 standings from No. 13 to No. 9 … The next Signature Event on the PGA TOUR schedule is the RBC Heritage. The Aon Swing 5 standings for that event started with the Puerto Rico Open and have continued through the Valspar Championship and Texas Children’s Houston Open; this week’s Valero Texas Open marks the final event to try to qualify … Alejandro Tosti (T2 in Houston) and Billy Horschel (T7 in Houston) both moved inside the Aon Swing 5 and are both teeing it up this week at TPC San Antonio … The Aon Next 10 for the RBC Heritage will be finalized after the Masters.

COMCAST BUSINESS TOUR TOP 10 UPDATES: With his win at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, Stephan Jaeger jumped to No. 10 in the standings, a move up 37 spots … Scottie Scheffler kept a stranglehold on the No. 1 spot of the FedExCup standings after his tie for second in Houston … Nick Taylor was bumped by Jaeger from No. 10 to No. 11 … The rest of the TOUR TOP 10 remained unchanged with Byeong Hun An and Chris Kirk remaining as the only players to be inside the TOUR TOP 10 for every week so far this season.

FEDEXCUP: Winner receives 500 FedExCup points.

COURSE: TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), 7,438 yards, par 72. Opened in January 2010, the layout features just 100 feet of elevation and boasts a traditional design that balances wider fairways with narrower tree-lined fairways for strategic options to the greens. The downhill holes often play into the prevailing wind while uphill holes play downwind. This is the 15th time the design will play host to the Valero Texas Open.

72-HOLE RECORD:

• 254: Tommy Armour III (2003 at La Cantera)
• TPC San Antonio record: 268, Corey Conners (2019)

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• 60: Bart Bryant (Round 3, 2004 at La Cantera), Zach Johnson (Round 3, 2009 at La Cantera)
• TPC San Antonio record: 62, Trey Mullinax (Round 3, 2018)

LAST TIME: Corey Conners won the Valero Texas Open for the second time in his career, closing with a 4-under 68. Conners was a shot back of Patrick Rodgers through 54 holes, but the Canadian built up a three-shot advantage through 15 holes Sunday. Rookie Sam Stevens eagled the par-5 17th but missed a 9-foot birdie try on the 72nd hole that would have tied it. Conners, who had the first-round lead after a 64, tapped in for par on 18 to win by one. Sam Ryder and Matt Kuchar finished a shot back of Stevens, at 13 under, and tied for third. Rodgers shot a 1-over 73 in the final round and ended up fifth.

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Television:

• Thursday-Friday: 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel)
• Saturday: 1-3:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3:30-6 p.m. (NBC).
• Sunday: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. (NBC)

PGA TOUR LIVE:

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• Main Feed: Primary tournament coverage featuring the best action from across the course
• Marquee Group: New “marquee group” showcasing every shot from each player in the group
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