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2026 Schwab Challenge Kicks Off with $9.9 M Purse in Texas

5/28/2026

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Summary

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The 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge opens May 28 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
The tournament offers a $9.9 million purse with a $1,782,000 share and a vintage car.
The field includes Ben Griffin seeking repeat win, odds leader Ludvig Åberg at +950, and Rickie Fowler entering as Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth sit out.
Colonial’s 7,289-yard course marks its year, features the “Horrible Horseshoe” on holes 3-5, and expects temps.

History

Historical Context

Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth has held a PGA Tour event each year since 1946, the longest-running non-major at one venue. It also hosted the 1941 U.S. Open, the 1975 Tournament Players Championship and the 1991 U.S. Women’s Open, cementing its reputation. Charles Schwab assumed sponsorship in 2019; the 2026 Challenge offers a $9.9 million purse, and Zach Johnson’s 259 (2010) stands as the record.

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Story summary

The 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge opens May 28 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
The tournament offers a $9.9 million purse with a $1,782,000 share and a vintage car.
The field includes Ben Griffin seeking repeat win, odds leader Ludvig Åberg at +950, and Rickie Fowler entering as Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth sit out.
Colonial’s 7,289-yard course marks its year, features the “Horrible Horseshoe” on holes 3-5, and expects temps.

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