2025 Charles Schwab Challenge Preview & Picks

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As the PGA TOUR heads to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, all eyes turn to a mix of superstars and rising names. Let’s dive into the biggest pre-tournament headlines.

Pre-Tournament Storylines:

Scottie Scheffler: Chasing a Texas Treble

There’s no slowing down Scottie Scheffler.

Just days after capturing his third career major at the PGA Championship, the World No. 1 is back in action at the Charles Schwab Challenge, aiming for his third straight PGA TOUR victory and second win in Texas this season.

Scheffler has already claimed THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson earlier this month and now returns to a venue where he’s consistently been in contention. In his last three starts at Colonial Country Club, Scheffler has finished T2, T3, and runner-up, the latter coming in a playoff loss to close friend Sam Burns in 2022.

With seven top 10 finishes in just 10 starts this season, including two wins and a major, Scheffler continues to set the gold standard on TOUR.

Davis Riley: History on the Line

It’s been over 70 years since someone successfully defended their title at Colonial—Ben Hogan was the last to do it in the 1950s. Now, Davis Riley is looking to rewrite history.

Riley dominated this event last year with a wire-to-wire, five-shot victory, and his game appears to be heating up at the right time. He had a strong showing at last week’s PGA Championship, finishing T2, five shots behind Scheffler.

Charles Schwab Challenge Champions’ Choice

Colonial Country Club’s beloved tradition, the Champions’ Choice, returns this week at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Each year, past champions of the tournament select two promising young players to receive special invitations into the field—an opportunity typically reserved for those with PGA TOUR status. This year, defending champion Davis Riley made the selections, choosing Neal Shipley and Blades Brown to receive the honorary exemptions.

Shipley has enjoyed a breakout season on the Korn Ferry Tour, highlighted by a victory at the LECOM Suncoast Classic and a current standing of No. 5 on the Points List. In limited PGA TOUR appearances, he’s made a strong impression, notching a top-10 finish at the 2024 ISCO Championship (T6). Perhaps most notably, Shipley earned low amateur honors at both the 2024 Masters and U.S. Open—becoming the first player to do so in the same year since Viktor Hovland in 2019.

Blades Brown, who turns 18 on Wednesday of tournament week, is already establishing himself as one of the most exciting teenage prospects in golf. He recently finished T37 at the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic and T2 at the Veritex Bank Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. Rather than accept a sponsor exemption to THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Brown opted to gain experience by playing on the Korn Ferry Tour, showcasing a mature commitment to development.

Tournament Information:

  • Dates: May 22nd – May 25th, 2025
  • Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Course: Colonial Country Club
  • Course Type: Classical
  • Par: 70 (4x 3’s / 12x 4’s / 2x 5’s)
  • Length: 7,289 Yards
  • Format: 72-hole stroke play
  • Greens: OO7XL bentgrass .100”
  • Fairways: TifTuf bermudagrass .425”
  • Rough: TifTuf bermudagrass 2.5”
  • Bunkers: 64
  • Water Hazard(s): 4 (In-Play on 6 Holes)
  • Average Green Size: 5,000 sq. ft.
  • Stimpmeter: 12.0 ft.
  • Purse/ Winner: $9,500,000 /$1,710,000
  • FedEx Cup Points: 500
  • Field: 135 Players
  • Cut: Top 65 and Ties – 36 Holes
  • Playoff Format: Sudden Death (18, 16, 17, 18)
  • Course Scoring Average:
    • 2024: 2024: 70.82 (+0.82), Rank 5 of 51
    • 2023: 70.73 (+0.73), Rank 9 of 49
    • 2022: 70.72 (+0.72), Rank 11 of 50
  • Historic Cut Line:
  • 2024: +2
  • 2023: +1
  • 2022: +1

Social Media:

Course Information:

Course Architect:

  • Course Architect: John Bredemus and Perry Maxwell (1936)
  • Renovations: Gil Hanse, ASGCA and Jim Wagner, ASGCA (2023)

Comparable Courses:

  • Sedgefield Country Club – Wyndham Championship – RESULTS
  • Harbour Town Golf Links – RBC Heritage – RESULTS
  • Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) – Valspar Championship – RESULTS

Comparable Location (Fort Worth, Texas):

  • TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) – San Antonio, Texas – Valero Texas Open
  • TPC Craig Ranch – McKinney, Texas – THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
  • Memorial Park Golf Course – Houston, Texas – Texas Children’s Houston Open

Designer Link (John Bredemus/Perry Maxwell (1936)):

  • Memorial Park Golf Course – John Bredemus (1936) – Texas Children’s Houston Open
  • Augusta National Golf Club – Perry Maxwell (1937 – Renovation) – Masters Tournament
  • Southern Hills Country Club – Perry Maxwell (1936) – PGA Championship 2022

Comparable Yardage (7,289 Yards):

  • TPC Scottsdale (Stadium) – 7,261 Yards – WM Phoenix Open
  • TPC Sawgrass (Stadium) – 7,275 Yards – THE PLAYERS Championship
  • TPC Deere Run – 7,289 Yards – John Deere Classic
  • The Renaissance Club – 7,293 Yards – Genesis Scottish Open
  • The Riviera Country Club – 7,322 Yards – The Genesis Invitational

Comparable Greens (007XL bentgrass .100”):

  • Torrey Pines Golf Course (North Course) – Bentgrass .100” – Farmers Insurance Open
  • Augusta National Golf Club – Bentgrass .125” – Masters Tournament
  • TPC Craig Ranch – Bentgrass .100” – THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
  • Colonial Country Club – A-4 bentgrass .100” – Charles Schwab Challenge
  • Muirfield Village Golf Club – Bentgrass .090” – the Memorial Tournament
  • TPC Deere Run – L-93 bentgrass .100” – John Deere Classic
  • Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) – Bentgrass – Kentucky Championship
  • TPC Twin Cities – Bentgrass .110” – 3M Open
  • TPC Summerlin – Dominator bentgrass .125″ – Shriners Children’s Open
  • Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club – Bentgrass – ZOZO Championship

Comparable Average Green Size (5,000 sq. ft.):

  • PGA WEST (Pete Dye Stadium Course) – 5,000 sq. ft. – The American Express
  • Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) – 5,000 sq. ft. – Farmers Insurance Open
  • Spyglass Hill Golf Course – 5,000 sq. ft. – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  • Muirfield Village Golf Club – 5,000 sq. ft. – the Memorial Tournament
  • TPC River Highlands – 5,000 sq. ft. – Travelers Championship

TV Information (all times ET):

  • Round 1: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
    • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Round 2: Friday, May 23rd, 2025
    • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Round 3: Saturday, May 24th, 2025
    • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    • CBS – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Round 4: Sunday, May 25th, 2025
    • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    • CBS – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Weather:

Course/ Tournament History:

Colonial Country Club, established in 1936, has a rich history in golf. It has hosted significant tournaments such as the U.S. Open in 1941, the U.S. Women’s Open in 1991, and the second edition of THE PLAYERS Championship in 1975. The club is closely associated with legendary golfer Ben Hogan, a Fort Worth resident who won the Colonial tournament five times, the most of any player, and considered it his home course.

The Colonial tournament, now known as the Charles Schwab Challenge, was founded in 1946, making it the longest-running non-major on the PGA Tour to be contested at the same course. The Charles Schwab Corporation has been the event’s title sponsor since 2019, with their current deal set to expire after this year’s event. Previous sponsors include Dean & Deluca (2016–2017), Crowne Plaza (2007–2015), Bank of America (2003–2006), MasterCard (1996–2002), and Southwestern Bell (1989–1994). The tournament had no title sponsor in 1995 and 2018.

Winners of the Charles Schwab Challenge receive a tartan plaid jacket, a tradition that started in 1952 to honor the club’s Scottish heritage. Another enduring tradition is the Wall of Champions on the first tee, which features the names and scores of each champion since 1946, along with winners of the 1975 Tournament Players Championship, 1941 U.S. Open, and 1991 U.S. Women’s Open.

The Charles Schwab Challenge is one of five PGA Tour tournaments granted “invitational” status, reducing the field to 120-132 players and offering a larger purse. The tournament also includes a unique tradition called the Champion’s Choice, where former champions select two deserving young players, otherwise ineligible, to compete. This year, Max Greyserman and Parker Coody are the Champion’s Choices. Parker’s brother, Pierceson Coody, was a Champion’s Choice last year and earned a sponsor invite for this year’s event. Five Champion’s Choices have gone on to win the Colonial, with Dave Stockton being the only one to do so in the year he was selected (1967).

Following the 2023 tournament, Colonial Country Club underwent a comprehensive $20 million renovation, overseen by Gil Hanse. Originally scheduled for 2022, the project was delayed due to supply chain issues and began after the 2023 event. Hanse, who previously renovated Perry Maxwell’s Southern Hills and the Los Angeles Country Club for the 2022 U.S. Open, updated every aspect of the course infrastructure, including new irrigation systems, bunkers, tees, turf, and green complexes.

Previous Tournament Venues:

DurationCourseLocation:
1946-1948; 1950-PresentColonial Country ClubFort Worth, Texas, United States

Previous Tournament Names:

DurationTournament Name
2019-PresentCharles Schwab Challenge
2018Fort Worth Invitational
2016-2017Dean & DeLuca Invitational
2007-2015Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
2003-2006Bank of America Colonial
1996-2002MasterCard Colonial
1995Colonial National Invitation
1989-1994Southwestern Bell Colonial
1946-1948; 1950-1988Colonial National Invitation

Tournament Records:

  • Most Wins at Event:
    • 5 – Ben Hogan (1946, 1947, 1952, 1953, 1959)

Course Records:

  • 72-Hole Record (Colonial Country Club):
    • 259, Zach Johnson (2010)

  • 18-Hole Record (Colonial Country Club):
    • 61, Keith Clearwater (Round 2, 1993), Lee Janzen (final round, 1993), Greg Kraft (Round 3, 1999), Kenny Perry (Round 3, 2003), Justin Leonard (final round, 2003), Chad Campbell (Round 3, 2004), Kevin Na (final round, 2018)

Course Guide/ Scorecard:

Originally crafted by John Bredemus & Perry Maxwell in 1936, Colonial Country Club features a Par 70 layout, comprising four Par 3s, twelve Par 4s, and two Par 5s.

Colonial Country Club stretches to 7,289 yards, making it one of the longer tracks on the PGA TOUR—ranking 12th out of 44 in total length. While distance matters, the real challenge lies in its tight corridors: fairways average just 27.5 yards wide, the 4th narrowest on Tour. The greens are small, too, averaging around 5,000 square feet, demanding precision on approach. Bunkers, however, are less of a concern here—there are only 64 on the course, the 5th fewest of any regular TOUR stop.

The four Par 3’s range between 194 yards and 248 yards. In terms of stats, three of the Par 3’s range between 175-200 yards. In the last edition of this event, all of the Par 3’s had a scoring average over par.

No. 4, 247 Yards, Par 3: This is the longest of the par 3s. The elevated green is difficult to hold. This is the only par 3 that has not yielded a hole-in-one during the 62-year history of the tournament. Last year, this was the toughest par 3 with only 24 birdies compared to 87 bogeys.

There are twelve Par 4’s at Colonial Country Club with the majority (ten) of those holes ranging between 400 and 500 yards. No. 2 is the shortest Par 4 listed at 385 yards with the longest being No. 7, playing 480 yards. In terms of scoring average, the toughest Par 4 on the course last year was No. 5 (+0.342).

No. 3, 475 Yards, Par 4: This is the beginning of Colonial’s “Horrible Horseshoe” — the three most difficult holes on the golf course. The long dogleg left requires a perfectly placed tee shot around a large tree and bunkers. A long approach shot makes birdies rare.

No. 5, 476 Yards, Par 4: This is the hardest hole, and the most famous, at Colonial and the last of the “Horrible Horseshoe.” The tee shot must be precise — there’s a ditch to the left and a river on the right. Even a good tee shot leaves a long, narrow approach. Last year, this was the toughest hole on the course with a scoring average of 0.342 strokes over par.

There are only two Par 5’s at Colonial Country Club, No. 1 & No. 11. They both played under par in 2024, despite being some of the longer par 5’s on Tour. The easiest hole on the course last year was No. 1 with a scoring average of 4.646.

No. 1, 565 Yards, Par 5: Off the tee, players will try to aim up the right side of the hole to avoid the fairway bunkers along the left. If they’re able to do so, they’ll have a wedge in allowing them a chance at birdie. Last year, this was the easiest hole on the course with a scoring average of -0.354 under par.

No. 11, 635 Yards, Par 5: This is a narrow hole requiring a precise tee shot off the tee. Most players will not be able to reach the green in two. Instead, they’ll lay up around 125 leaving them a short shot in while avoiding the several fairway bunkers.

Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 3-5 “Horrible Horseshoe”

Key Statistics:

The Charles Schwab Challenge takes place at Colonial Country Club. Here are the key statistics to keep an eye on for this week’s event.

StatisticsPGA Tour AverageColonial Country Club
Driving Distance (Yards)284.10278.96
Driving Accuracy62%57%
GIR Percentage66%64%
Avg GIR Prox. to Hole (Feet)29.3325.83
Scrambling Percentage58%59%
Avg 3 Putts / Round0.550.44

Per DataGolf, this is the favored skillset at Colonial Country Club.

Strokes Gained: Off the Tee

  • Success this week will hinge on players’ ability to position themselves effectively off the tee. While the course’s considerable length underscores the significance of distance, precision holds equal importance. Three of the last four winners ranked sixth or better in SG: Off the Tee the week they won.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Rico Hoey
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Michael Thorbjornsen
      • Joseph Bramlett
      • Keith Mitchell
      • Luke List
      • Aldrich Potgieter
      • Taylor Moore
      • Steven Fisk
      • Kevin Yu

Strokes Gained: Approach

  • The blueprint is clear: Each of the last five winners ranked 12th in SG: Approach the week they won. Colonial’s small greens put a premium on hitting precise irons and controlling spin.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Henrik Norlander
      • Daniel Berger
      • Tom Hoge
      • Eric Cole
      • Bud Cauley
      • Sami Valimaki
      • Si Woo Kim
      • Max McGreevy
      • Joel Dahmen

Strokes Gained: Putting (Bentgrass)

  • The greens at Colonial are 007XL Bentgrass (.100” cut) and run pure. Each of the past five champions ranked 8th or better in SG: Putting during their victory week.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Mackenzie Hughes
      • Vince Whaley
      • Harry Hall
      • Brian Campbell
      • Harris English
      • Andrew Novak
      • Max Greyserman
      • Pierceson Coody
      • Aaron Rai
      • J.T. Poston

Fairways Gained

  • Colonial Country Club features some of the narrowest fairways on the PGA TOUR, averaging just 27 yards in width—well below the Tour average. With tight doglegs and strategic bunkering, missing the fairway often leads to punch-outs or blocked approaches. Accuracy off the tee isn’t just helpful here—it’s essential. Players who can consistently find the short grass are best positioned to attack small greens and avoid compounding mistakes.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Aaron Rai
      • Takumi Kanaya
      • Brice Garnett
      • Ben Kohles
      • Brandt Snedeker
      • Olin Browne
      • Victor Perez
      • Max McGreevy
      • Joel Dahmen
      • Daniel Berger

Par 3 Scoring: 175-200 Yards (x3)

  • Three of Colonial’s four Par 3s fall in this range, making this a crucial scoring segment.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • J.T. Poston
      • Lucas Glover
      • Eric Cole
      • Cameron Davis
      • Patrick Rodgers
      • Brandt Snedeker
      • Vince Whaley
      • Harry Hall
      • Nicolas Echavarria

Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards / 450-500 Yards

  • Half of Colonial’s par 4s (10 of 12) fall in the 400–500 yard range (five each in the 400–450 and 450–500 yard buckets). Contenders will need to play these holes well.
    • Leaders in Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Henrik Norlander
      • Chris Gotterup
      • Aaron Rai
      • Sam Stevens
      • Max McGreevy
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Michael Kim
      • Tommy Fleetwood
      • Ricky Castillo
      • Harry Hall
    • Leaders in Par 4 Scoring: 450-500 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Chad Ramey
      • Maverick McNealy
      • Matt Kuchar
      • Alex Smalley
      • Aaron Rai
      • Justin Lower
      • Michael Kim
      • Hideki Matsuyama
      • Davis Riley

Bogey Avoidance Gained

  • Mistakes at Colonial are costly, especially with how tightly the course plays. Big numbers lurk around every corner, making bogey avoidance a key factor in staying in contention.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Alex Smalley
      • Eric Cole
      • Maverick McNealy
      • Harris English
      • Danny Willett
      • Henrik Norlander
      • Davis Riley
      • J.T. Poston
      • Ricky Castillo

Proximity Gained: 125-175 Yards

  • Most approach shots at Colonial come from the 125–175 yard window, a much higher frequency than the PGA TOUR average. Dialed-in wedge and short-iron play is a major separator.
    • Leaders in the Proximity 125-150 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Seamus Power
      • Lee Hodges
      • Sami Valimaki
      • Emilliano Grillo
      • Ryan Gerard
      • Camilo Villegas
      • Tommy Fleetwood
      • Nate Lashley
      • Henrik Norlander
      • Tom Kim
    • Leaders in the Proximity 150-175 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Tom Kim
      • Charley Hoffman
      • Henrik Norlander
      • Will Zalatoris
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Karl Villips
      • Sami Valimaki
      • Aaron Rai
      • Andrew Putnam
      • Tom Hoge

Course History & Comparable Courses

  • Course history matters at Colonial. According to DataGolf, Colonial ranks well above average in terms of predictive course history. The ability to navigate its nuanced layout, tight doglegs, and tricky green complexes tends to favor players with strong past performances here.
    • Leaders in this category (Stokes Gained Total in the Last 20 Rounds at Colonial Country Club):
      • Scottie Scheffler
        • Jordan Spieth
        • Davis Riley
        • Daniel Berger
        • Lucas Glover
        • Brian Harman
        • Christiaan Bezuidenhout
        • Gary Woodland
        • David Lipsky
        • Maverick McNealy

The Field:

The 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge will feature a field of 135 players, with eleven of the top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking set to compete.

Basis of qualification for each entrant this week:

  • Colonial winners prior to 2000 and in the last five years
  • Colonial Winners in top 150 of prior year FedEx Cup points list
  • The Players Championship and major championship winners in the last five years
  • The Tour Championship and World Golf Championships winners in the past three years
  • Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial winners in the past three years
  • PGA Tour tournament winners since the last Colonial tournament
  • Playing members on the last named U.S. Ryder Cup team
  • Current PGA Tour members who were playing members on the last named European Ryder Cup team, U.S. Presidents Cup team, and International President’s Cup team
  • Two players to be selected by the current and former champions of the Colonial tournament (Champions Choices)
  • Top 15 finishers and ties from previous year’s Colonial Tournament
  • 12 sponsors exemptions — 2 from among graduates of Web.com Tour finals, 6 members not otherwise exempt, and 4 unrestricted
  • Top 50 Official World Golf Ranking through the Masters
  • Top 80 from prior year’s FedEx Cup points list
  • Members in the top 125 non-member category whose non-WGC points for the previous season equal or exceed the points earned by the player finishing in 80th position on the prior year FedEx Cup points list
  • Top 80 from current year’s FedEx Cup points list through the tournament two weeks prior
  • Any remaining positions are filled from current year’s FedEx Cup points list

Previous Winners in the Field (Event):

  • Davis Riley (’24), Emiliano Grillo (’23), Daniel Berger (’20), Kevin Kisner (’17), Jordan Spieth (’16), Chris Kirk (’15)

Debutants in the Field:

  • Aldrich Potgieter, Blades Brown, Brian Campbell, Danny Walker, David Ford, Frankie Capan III, Isaiah Salinda, Jackson Suber, Jacob Bridgeman, Jake Knapp, Jeremy Paul, Jesper Svensson, Joe Highsmith, Karl Vilips, Kevin Roy, Kevin Velo, Kristoffer Ventura, Matt McCarty, Matteo Manassero, Michael Thorbjornsen, Neal Shipley, Noah Goodwin, Norman Xiong, Patrick Fishburn, Paul Peterson, Quade Cummins, Ricky Castillo, Rico Hoey, Ryan Gerard, Steven Fisk, Takumi Kanaya, Taylor Dickson, Thorbjorn Olesen, Trace Crowe, Will Chandler, and William Mouw.

Exemptions:

  • Zac Blair – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
  • Michael Block – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted
  • David Ford – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted
  • Nick Hardy – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
  • Kevin Kisner – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
  • John Pak – Sponsors Exemptions – Korn Ferry Tour Finals
  • Ryan Palmer – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
  • Webb Simpson – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
  • Brandt Snedeker – Sponsors Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
  • Jackson Suber – Sponsors Exemptions – Korn Ferry Tour Finals
  • Matt Wallace – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted
  • Danny Willett – Sponsor Exemptions – Unrestricted

Notable Withdraws/ Changes:

  • Akshay Bhatia (IN)
  • Rasmus Hojgaard (WD)
  • Nicolai Hojgaard (WD), William Mouw (In)
  • Zach Johnson (WD); Camilo Villegas (IN on own number); Matt Wallace (IN as unrestricted sponsor exemption)
  • Will Zalatoris (WD); Dylan Wu (IN)

Tee Times & Groupings:

The Odds:

Here are the current favorites for this week’s event:

GolferOddsLast 5 Finishes on the PGA TOUR
(Recent -> Past)
Last 5 Finishes at the
Charles Schwab Challenge
(Recent -> Past)
Scottie Scheffler+240WON-WON-T8-4-T2T2-T3-2-MC-T55
Jordan Spieth+2200MC-T34-4-T18-T14T37-MC-T7-2-T10
Daniel Berger+2200T33-T11-T3-T21-T30T45-T23-T20-WON-T53
Tommy Fleetwood+2500T41-T4-7-T21-T62MC-T35
Hideki Matsuyama+2500MC-T17-T21-MC-MCT10
Odds via DraftKings

Tournament Props:

Playoff:

  • Will There Be a Playoff at the Charles Schwab Challenge? (Yes +400 / No -650)

The Charles Schwab Challenge has ended in a playoff in three of the last five years. In 2024, Davis Riley won by five strokes in a dominant performance. Prior to that, Emiliano Grillo defeated Adam Schenk in a playoff in 2023, and in 2022, Sam Burns outlasted Scottie Scheffler in extra holes. Daniel Berger also won in a playoff over Collin Morikawa in 2020. Given the tournament’s recent trend, there’s some value on “Yes” at +400.

Hole-in-One:

  • Will There Be A Hole-in-One at the Charles Schwab Challenge (Yes +100/ No -130)

There were no holes-in-one in 2024, but in 2023, there were two aces, both occurring at the par-3 8th hole. With several short par-3s in the rotation at Colonial, the potential for an ace is always in play.

Recent Horses for Courses (Colonial Country Club):

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GolferEvents PlayedSG: Total (Event)20242023202220212020
Scottie Scheffler5+31.28T2T32MCT55
Jordan Spieth12+29.07T37MCT72T10
Davis Riley3+25.40WONMCT4
Daniel Berger6+23.26T45T23T20WON
Lucas Glover17+20.26T12T40T8T23
Brian Harman12+17.83T24T29MCT8T23
Christiaan Bezuidenhout4+16.72T17T21T15MC
Gary Woodland5+13.49T45MCT149
David Lipsky3+13.15T9T16T48
Maverick McNealy6+12.84T17T52MCT20T32
Lee Hodges3+12.15T12T29T35

Recent Donkeys for Courses (Colonial Country Club):

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GolferEvents PlayedSG: Total (Event)20242023202220212020
Sam Ryder5-20.27MCMCMCMCMC
Erik Van Rooyen3-13.12MCMCMC
Taylor Moore3-12.23MCMCMC
Greyson Sigg3-11.23MCMCMC
Michael Block2-18.77MCMC
Dylan Wu2-7.77MCMC
Danny Willett2-6.73MCMC
Eric Cole2-3,77MCMC
Mackenzie Hughes5-2.11MCMC
Nate Lashley6-3.85MCMCMCT32MC

Previous Winners Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament):

  • 2024: Davis Riley (-14)
    • Price: 350-1
 SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
Davis Riley6th1st2nd39th4th
  • 2023: Emiliano Grillo (-8)
    • Price: 80-1
 SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
Emiliano Grillo41st20th6th43rd2nd
  • 2022: Sam Burns (-9)
    • Price: 30-1
SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
Sam Burns6th9th12th38th6th
  • 2021: Jason Kokrak (-14)
    • Price: 60-1
SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
Jason Kokrak 1st2nd8th61st7th
  • 2020: Daniel Berger (-15)
    • Price: 70-1
SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
Daniel Berger31st4th5th27th8th

Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):

  • 2024: Davis Riley
    • T66 – Myrtle Beach Classic (PGA)
    • T30 – CJ CUP Byron Nelson (PGA)
    • T28 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
    • MC – Valero Texas Open (PGA)
    • T14 – Texas Children’s Houston Open (PGA)
  • 2023: Emiliano Grillo
    • MC – PGA Championship (MAJ)
    • T23 – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
    • T5 – Mexico Open (PGA)
    • T7 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
    • T53 – Valero Texas Open
  • 2022: Sam Burns
    • T20 – PGA Championship (MAJ)
    • MC – AT&T Byron Nelson (PGA)
    • 2 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
    • MC – The Masters (MAJ)
    • WON – Valspar Championship (PGA)
  • 2021: Jason Kokrak
    • T49 – PGA Championship (MAJ)
    • T13 – Valspar Championship (PGA)
    • T21 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
    • 49 – The Masters (MAJ)
    • T42 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
  • 2020: Daniel Berger
    • T4 – The Honda Classic (PGA)
    • T5 – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (PGA)
    • T9 – Waste Management Phoenix Open (PGA)
    • T29 – The American Express (PGA)
    • T38 – Sony Open in Hawaii (PGA)

Previous Winners Finishes at Event:

2024: Davis Riley

Charles Schwab ChallengeCharles Schwab Challenge
Colonial Country ClubColonial Country Club
20232022
Davis RileyMCT4

2023: Emiliano Grillo

Charles Schwab ChallengeCharles Schwab ChallengeCharles Schwab ChallengeCharles Schwab ChallengeForth Worth InvitationalDEAN & DELUCA InvitationalDEAN & DELUCA Invitational
Colonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country Club
2022202120202019201820172016
Emiliano GrilloT63T8MCT193T24T55

2022: Sam Burns

Charles Schwab ChallengeForth Worth Invitational
Colonial Country ClubColonial Country Club
20192018
Sam BurnsT31MC

2021: Jason Kokrak

Charles Schwab ChallengeForth Worth InvitationalDEAN & DELUCA InvitationalDEAN & DELUCA InvitationalCrowne Plazza InvitationalCrowne Plazza Invitational
Colonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country ClubColonial Country Club
202020182017201620152013
Jason KokrakT3T32MCT55MCT18

2020: Daniel Berger

Charles Schwab ChallengeCrowne Plazza Invitational
Colonial Country ClubColonial Country Club
20192015
Daniel BergerT53MC

Picks:

Outrights

Jordan Spieth (+2500) – BetMGM

Daniel Berger (+2500) – DraftKings

Aaron Rai (+3500) – FanDuel

Harris English (+4000) – DraftKings

Ryan Gerard (+7000) – FanDuel

Lucas Glover (+8000) – BetMGM

Top 20

J.T. Poston (+160) – DraftKings

Thorbjorn Olesen (+250) – BetMGM

Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting. Any feedback whether positive or negative is always encouraged.

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