After Scottie Scheffler claimed the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, the World No.1 now heads to Colonial Country Club for the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Being held in Scheffler’s home State of Texas, the PGA Championship winner arrives as favorite following his dominant five shot victory, with the likes of Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama and Jordan Spieth listed in the field.
Davis Riley is the defending champion after a dominant victory last year
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Last year, Davis Riley dominated the field as a 14-under-par tournament total gave him a five shot victory over Scheffler and US Ryder Cup captain, Keegan Bradley.
The tournament was first played in 1946 and, during that time, a number of big names like Phil Mickelson, Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, Lee Trevino and Ben Hogan have won here.
In fact, the course is known as ‘Hogan’s Alley’ due to the success he had round Colonial, resulting in five victories.
Charles Schwab Challenge Course Guide: Colonial Country Club
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Colonial Country Club has staged the Charles Schwab Challenge since 1946, making it the longest running non-major tour event to be held at the same venue.
Established in 1936, the course measures 7,289 yards and will play as a par 70, with it featuring four par 3s, 12 par 4s and two par 5s, the longest of which measures a whopping 639 yards.
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In terms of signature holes, the stretch between the third and fifth is the hardest section on the course, with a 475-yard par 4 being followed by a 248-yard par 3 and a 476-yard par 4.
It’s known as the ‘Horrible Horseshoe’ and, in fact, the fifth hole is regarded as one of the best holes in the US, as the Trinity River runs down the side of it.
Last year, all three holes played over-par for the week. What’s more, both nines were over-par in terms of scoring, with the back nine ranking harder than the front.
To play well, players will need to concentrate on their ball flight, especially as the wind plays a big part at Colonial Country Club. Last year’s winner, Riley, ranked sixth in Strokes Gained off the tee and second in approach to the green.
Charles Schwab Challenge Previous Winners
|
Year |
Player |
Score |
|
2024 |
Davis Riley |
-14 (5 strokes) |
|
2023 |
Emiliano Grillo |
-8 (Playoff) |
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