Adam Schefter’s on-course debut at the Travelers Championship sparks backlash as golf fans criticize ESPN’s coverage choice.

Adam Schefter is getting into a new sport this week. The popular ESPN NFL insider is working as an on-the-course golf reporter at the Travelers Championship on Thursday. He's working a featured group of Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley.

Travelers Championship is quickly turning into the greatest football-golf crossover in history. On Tuesday, the PGA Tour announced NFL executive Brian Rolapp—long expected to be Roger Goodell's successor as commissioner—as it's new CEO.