Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Ben Griffin Defends Title at $9.9M Charles Schwab Challenge

5/28/2026

48 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

U.S. golfer Ben Griffin will try to retain his title at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
The event offers a $9.9 million purse, a $1.782 million winner’s share and a 1982 Jeep custom vehicle as a bonus prize.
Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg leads the odds at +850 (BetMGM) and +970 (DraftKings).
The field also features J.J. Spaun, Russell Henley, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Robert MacIntyre and Hideki Matsuyama.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 Players Championship, the 22nd edition held March 23-25 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, marked a milestone for the PGA Tour. Bernhard Langer won with a 211 total, and the event’s elite field of the top 125 money leaders, including stars such as Corey Pavin, Greg Norman and Davis Love III, reflected the Tour’s growing competitive stature.

1 of 2

Story summary

U.S. golfer Ben Griffin will try to retain his title at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
The event offers a $9.9 million purse, a $1.782 million winner’s share and a 1982 Jeep custom vehicle as a bonus prize.
Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg leads the odds at +850 (BetMGM) and +970 (DraftKings).
The field also features J.J. Spaun, Russell Henley, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Robert MacIntyre and Hideki Matsuyama.

1 / 2