Overview of the Charles Schwab Challenge
The Charles Schwab Challenge is set to take place from May 28-31, 2026, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. This year marks the 80th occasion the tournament is being held at this historic venue since its inception in 1946, securing its status as the longest-running host site for a non-major event on the PGA TOUR.
Tournament Purse and Prizes
The total purse for this year’s competition is $9.9 million, with the winner receiving $1.78 million and 500 FedExCup points.
Course Specifications
- Location: Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas
- Par: 70
- Yardage: 7,289 yards
Historic Performance and Champions
The Charles Schwab Challenge has seen a diverse range of performances from past champions, with winning scores historically falling between 8-under and 14-under par.
- Recent Winners:
- 2025: Ben Griffin finished at 12-under.
- 2024: Davis Riley at 14-under.
- 2023: Emiliano Grillo at 8-under.
- 2022: Sam Burns at 9-under.
Notably, only one player, Ben Hogan, has achieved the remarkable feat of winning back-to-back titles at the Charles Schwab Challenge, doing so in the years 1946-47 and 1952-53.
Player Field
The tournament will feature a competitive field, including seven of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. This includes the number nine ranked player, J.J. Spaun. There are also five players present from the top 25 in the FedExCup standings and 16 players from the top 50 in world rankings.
Notable Players Competing:
- Ben Griffin (defending champion)
- Ludvig Åberg (world No. 13)
- Akshay Bhatia (one TOUR win this year)
- Alex Smalley
- Rickie Fowler
- J.J. Spaun (world No. 9, one TOUR win this year)
- Russell Henley (world No. 12)
- Hideki Matsuyama (world No. 20)
Tournament Format and Playoffs
The playoff hole for the Charles Schwab Challenge is the 18th hole. Over its history, the event has produced various notable records:
- Best 18-hole score: 61 (record held by multiple players)
- Largest 54-hole lead: Eight strokes (Kenny Perry, 2003)
- Largest margin of victory: Eight strokes (Chandler Harper, 1955)
- Latest playoff: 2023, when Emiliano Grillo secured victory over Adam Schenk.
Recent Trends
In the last year, Ben Griffin claimed his first PGA TOUR victory at Colonial Country Club, completing his tournament at 12-under par and edging out Matti Schmid by one stroke. Griffin notable shared the 54-hole lead at 11-under prior to his final round where he scored 1-over 71. His victory continued a trend as two of the most recent champions have taken the lead into the final round, breaking a previous streak of come-from-behind wins.
A highlight from last year’s event was a hole-in-one achieved by Joel Dahmen on the par-3 13th hole during round one.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge indicates the possibility of thunderstorms during Wednesday’s practice round, although the chances remain low at 15%. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the week, starting in the low 80s on Wednesday and reaching into the low 90s by the weekend. Winds are projected to be light, at 5-15 mph during the tournament.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 87°F, low 70°F, 17% rain chance.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 92°F, low 73°F, 6% rain chance.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy in the morning, becoming cloudy in the afternoon, high 91°F, low 74°F, 12% rain chance.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny with a few clouds, high 93°F, low 73°F, 16% rain chance.
Watching the Event
For fans wanting to follow the Charles Schwab Challenge, broadcasting schedules are as follows:
- Thursday: 4-7 p.m. on Golf Channel
- Saturday: 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Golf Channel; 3:30-6:30 p.m. on CBS, Paramount+
- Sunday: 1-3 p.m. on Golf Channel; 3-6 p.m. on CBS, Paramount+
Streaming on ESPN+ is also available during the tournament week, offering coverage on Thursday through Sunday with varying start times throughout each day.
Real-time scoring will be accessible via PGATOUR.com and the PGA TOUR App, allowing fans to stay updated on their favorite players and the tournament's progression.
