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Travelers offers cash, trophy, and winner's picture on M&Ms (The Associated Press)

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) -- Golfers who made the cross-country trip from the U.S. Open to Connecticut to play in this week's Travelers Championship may have been enticed by the $6.4 million purse or the nice trophy, but what many really want is their face on a piece of candy.

The tournament, which begins Thursday, has become known on tour for the little perks it offers players. That includes providing the champion with a supply of M&M's with his face printed onto the hard candy shell.

Defending champion Kevin Streelman says he gives the candy to family and friends.