The PGA Tour heads back to Texas for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club after an action-packed week at the PGA Championship. The course is a 7,209-yard par-70 with Bentgrass greens, and the difficulty of the event is influenced by course setup and wind conditions. The past four seasons have seen winners with scores between -8 and -14, indicating a challenging layout. Emiliano Grillo emerged victorious last year at -8 in a playoff against Adam Schenk, while Sam Burns triumphed in 2022 at -9 in a playoff against Scottie Scheffler.
Following a renovation by Gil Hanse, Jordan Spieth commented on the changes at Colonial, mentioning the course’s classic design and the upgrades that maintain its character while adding excitement. The event will host 136 golfers, with a strong field including players like Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, and Jordan Spieth. Historical winners at the Charles Schwab Challenge include Jason Kokrak, Daniel Berger, Kevin Na, Justin Rose, Kevin Kisner, and Jordan Spieth.
Key statistics for success at Colonial Country Club include Strokes Gained: Approach, Strokes Gained: Off The Tee, Strokes Gained: Total in Texas, Course History, and Strokes Gained: Putting on Bentgrass greens. Scottie Scheffler leads in Approach, Off The Tee, and Total in Texas categories, while Jordan Spieth excels in Course History and Denny McCarthy in Putting. Model rankings predict Scottie Scheffler, Chris Kirk, Tony Finau, and Billy Horschel among the top contenders for the Charles Schwab Challenge.
In terms of betting picks, Tony Finau is favored given his strong performance at last week’s PGA Championship and success in Texas. Sungjae Im is a solid choice after recent good form, and Christiaan Bezuidenhout is primed for success with his skills in wind and putting well on Bentgrass greens. Brendon Todd, known for performing well on courses with strong histories, is a dark horse pick with past success at Colonial. The event promises exciting competition and potential for upsets, making it a must-watch for golf enthusiasts.
