PGA Tour Brunch | Charles Schwab | R-2
PGA Tour Brunch | Charles Schwab | R-2
PGA Tour Brunch Coverage of Round 2 of the Charles Schwab Challenge
DALLAS/FORT WORTH - Following his career-low 8-under (62), PGA Tour Rookie Harry Hall holds the first-round lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge by three strokes over veteran Harris English. Hall holds the lead for the first time after any round in only his 26th PGA Tour start.
Defending champion Sam Burns opened with a 3-under (67) in bid to join Ben Hogan as players to successfully defend the tournament’s title.
Playing alongside Burns, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler carded a 3-under (67)
Four-time PGA Tour winner Harris English posted 5-under (65), equaling his best start in eight appearances at the event (65/2012). English has two Top-five finishes at Colonial Country Club (2nd/2016, T5/2012).
Jordan Spieth opened with an over-par round (72) for the first time in 11 starts at the event
The hammer fell on Sponsor Exemption Michael Block who carded an 11-over (81).
Leaderboard | After 18 Holes at The Colonial
Harry Hall 62 (-8)
Harris English 65 (-5)
Tom Hoge 66 (-4)
Adam Schenk 66 (-4)
Robby Shelton 66 (-4)
Andrew Putnam 66 (-4)
Full Leaderboard (Link)
Charles Schwab Challenge | Tournament Facts
COURSE: The Colonial Club
YARDS/PAR: 7,209 yards/Par 70
ARCHITECT(S): John Bredemus/Perry Maxwell
PRIZE Money - Purse/Winner’s Share: $8,700,000/$1,566,000
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Sam Burns
PAST RESULTS: (link)
LEADERBOARD: (link)
CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE: (Overview)
FEDEx CUP Points to Winner: 500
SOCIAL MEDIA: #PGATour #FedExCup @CSChallengeFW
How to Watch: In case of changes, visit: (PGATourCom)
Charles Schwab Challenge | The Basics
The starting Tee Times for today are at 8:20am (ET) and go to 2:39pm (ET).
Weather: Mostly sunny skies with temperatures ranging from 68-82 degrees. Mild winds 3-to-8 mph and only a 2% chance of rain. Similar forecast for Saturday. Clouds developing Sunday with a 20% chance of rain.
Tournament Web Site: (link)
FedEx Cup Standings: (link)
Dallas/Ft. Worth is in the Central Time Zone.
PGA Tour Brunch will post before 8:00am (ET) Saturday.
Charles Schwab Challenge | Broadcast and Radio Schedule
Friday, May 26th
8:15am - 7:00pm (ET) - ESPN+ Streaming
1:00pm - 7:00pm (ET) - PGA Tour Radio (Sirius/XM Satellite Radio) and online
4:00pm - 7:00pm (ET) - Golf Channel
4:00pm - 7:00pm (ET) - Peacock Streaming
How to Watch Today (link)
Charles Schwab Challenge - Field and Tee Times
The Field: (link)
Tee Times: (link)
What They’re Saying
Rookie Hall Shoots (62) with Only 22 Putts (PGATourCom)
Brandel Chamblee Strikes Back (Golf Week/USA Today)
PGA Tour Reality Strikes Back on Michael Block (Golf Week/USA Today)
Hoge Dunk Contest for Eagle (PGATourCom)
How to Watch Charles Schwab Challenge (Golf Week/USA Today)
FedEx Cup Standings (PGATourCom)
On This Day in Golf History
May 26, 2013 - Boo Weekley adds his third “tartan jacket” to his wardrobe, winning the sport coat as champion of the Colonial Invitational. Weekley shot a final round (66) to win by one stroke over Matt Kuchar. Weekly also won in 2007 and ‘08 at The Heritage Classics, another provider of a “tartan jacket” to the winner.- Courtesy of Randy Walker, Author of On This Day in Golf History, available via Amazon.com and by clicking HERE
Next Week | The Memorial
Parting Putt
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