Charles Schwab Challenge Picks, Odds & Preview (May 28-31)
Big events on the PGA Tour are creeping into sight, meaning that this weekend’s Charles Schwab Challenge presents a golden...
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Big events on the PGA Tour are creeping into sight, meaning that this weekend’s Charles Schwab Challenge presents a golden opportunity for players involved to build momentum ahead of the Memorial Tournament and U.S. Open. Find the odds and our picks below.
Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ludvig Aberg | +800 |
| Russell Henley | +1800 |
| Justin Thomas | +1800 |
| Rickie Fowler | +2200 |
| Ben Griffin | +2500 |
| Robert MacIntyre | +2500 |
| JJ Spaun | +2500 |
| Other Selections | +2800 & Bigger |
Charles Schwab Challenge Recent Winners
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ben Griffin |
| 2024 | Davis Riley |
| 2023 | Emiliano Grillo |
| 2022 | Sam Burns |
| 2021 | Jason Kokrak |
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Charles Schwab Challenge: Event Information
| Stat | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Colonial Country Club, Texas |
| How to Watch | Golf Channel |
| Distance Covered | 7,209 Yards |
| Par | 70 |
| First Held | 1946 |
| Tournament Records | Zach Johnson (259) (-21) |
Event Preview
This weekend’s action on the PGA Tour is set for the Colonial Country Club in Texas, with players involved aiming to build momentum at the Charles Schwab Challenge ahead of next weekend’s Memorial Tournament. A prize fund of $9.9 million is up for grabs this weekend, with the field competing across a total yardage of 7,209.
Ludvig Aberg will be a leading contender based on the odds, and it is hard to overlook his chances based on recent form. The Swede has finished in the top 25 on his last eight starts, and he has also shown consistency after achieving six top-ten finishes in his last seven.
Ben Griffin shouldn’t be dismissed after dominating the Charles Schwab Challenge 12 months ago. The American was third at the Cadillac Championship and achieved a credible T14 at the PGA Championship. Recent form also gives Justin Thomas leading claims this weekend. Thomas was T4 at the PGA Championship, and continued his momentum when recently 13th at the Truist Championship.
Rickie Fowler should also have leading claims after finishing three top-ten finishes before the PGA Championship. It could be best to overlook his major effort. J.J. Spaun should also be respected after having already won in Texas this season after landing the event at TPC San Antonio.
Charles Schwab Challenge Picks
At the odds, Alex Smalley could be primed to fire after resting since his T2 at the PGA Championship. His consistency this season should be rewarded at some point after finishing in the top 25 on his last five starts on the PGA Tour. Underrated at +2800 this weekend.
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Pick
Alex Smalley (+2800)
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