⛳️ Charles Schwab Challenge Odds, Favorite & Pick to Win: Spaun Takes Over
The golf world shifts its attention to the Charles Schwab Challenge this week as players head to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. We break down our Charles Schwab Challenge odds, field, and top contenders heading into the week.
J.J. Spaun is the current +350 favorite to win, according to the latest Charles Schwab Challenge odds. The event will take place from May 28–31 and features a competitive PGA Tour field looking to build momentum heading into the heart of the summer schedule.
📊 Charles Schwab Challenge odds to win 2026
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🏆 Who is the favorite to win Charles Schwab Challenge?
J.J. Spaun (+350)
J.J. Spaun is in an excellent position to win the Charles Schwab Challenge after firing a bogey-free, 6-under-par 64. He's currently in a six-way tie for the lead after the first round and is playing some incredible golf at Colonial. The course is a classic, tight track that heavily rewards accuracy and approach play rather than raw distance off the tee. Spaun fits this mold perfectly, and might just win the whole thing come Sunday.
💰 Pick to win Charles Schwab Challenge
Here's my early pick to win Charles Schwab Challenge as part of our golf picks this week.
Hideki Matsuyama (+3000)
Hideki Matsuyama has all the tools to win the Charles Schwab Challenge this week at Colonial Country Club. The course rewards elite iron play and precision off the tee, two areas where Matsuyama consistently excels. His ball-striking remains among the best on the PGA Tour, and Colonial’s demanding layout fits his controlled style perfectly.
With Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and several other stars skipping the event, Matsuyama enters as one of the most accomplished players in the field. He already owns 11 PGA Tour victories and has proven he can win on difficult, strategic golf courses. Matsuyama is also coming in with strong betting support around +3000, making him one of the top contenders to lift the trophy on Sunday.
- Pick made on Wednesday, May 27
J.J. Spaun over Askshay Bhatia (-125)
Spaun vs. Bhatia is a classic case of backing the steadier course fit against a volatile opponent. Spaun finished sixth here last year and has an ideal tactical game for Colonial - he prioritizes hitting fairways and gaining strokes on approach.
While both guys have historically played well in Texas, Bhatia's form can be a bit erratic, and his reliance on longer tee shots gets heavily mitigated by Colonial's narrow doglegs. Spaun’s high floor and accuracy give him the edge over 72 holes here. Let's back Spaun and watch the units come home safely.
- Pick made by Dustin Saracini on Wednesday, May 27
📊 Charles Schwab Challenge prop bets
Get everything you need to know for this week with Dustin Saracini as he dives deep into his Charles Schwab Challenge prop picks.
🕰️ Charles Schwab Challenge second-round tee times
Tee No. 1
| Tee time | Players |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Matthieu Pavon, Austin Smotherman, Takumi Kanaya |
| 8:11 a.m. | Camilo Villegas, Charley Hoffman, Eric Cole |
| 8:22 a.m. | Erik van Rooyen, Tom Kim, Seamus Power |
| 8:33 a.m. | Karl Vilips, Stephan Jaeger, Webb Simpson |
| 8:44 a.m. | Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover, Matt Kuchar |
| 8:55 a.m. | Michael Brennan, Matt McCarty, Davis Thompson |
| 9:06 a.m. | Kevin Streelman, Mark Hubbard, Max Greyserman |
| 9:17 a.m. | Lee Hodges, Bud Cauley, Sam Stevens |
| 9:28 a.m. | Zecheng Dou, Adrien Saddier, Pontus Nyholm |
| 9:39 a.m. | Kris Ventura, Kensei Hirata, Christo Lamprecht |
| 9:50 a.m. | Jeffrey Kang, Marcelo Rozo, Mason Howell (a) |
| 12:40 p.m. | Nick Dunlap, Kevin Kisner, Christiaan Bezuidenhout |
| 12:51 p.m. | Max Homa, Lanto Griffin, Rasmus Højgaard |
| 1:02 p.m. | Patton Kizzire, Mackenzie Hughes, Thorbjørn Olesen |
| 1:13 p.m. | Ricky Castillo, Nico Echavarria, Harry Hall |
| 1:24 p.m. | Ryan Gerard, Keegan Bradley, Brian Harman |
| 1:35 p.m. | Hideki Matsuyama, Robert MacIntyre, Alex Smalley |
| 1:46 p.m. | Justin Thomas, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im |
| 1:57 p.m. | William Mouw, Brian Campbell, J.T. Poston |
| 2:08 p.m. | Emiliano Grillo, Adam Svensson, Sam Ryder |
| 2:19 p.m. | Austin Eckroat, Pierceson Coody, Mac Meissner |
| 2:30 p.m. | David Skinns, Jackson Suber, Keita Nakajima |
Tee No. 10
| Tee time | Players |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Nick Hardy, Zac Blair, Michael Thorbjornsen |
| 8:11 a.m. | Vince Whaley, Max McGreevy, Danny Walker |
| 8:22 a.m. | Chad Ramey, Ben Martin, Sudarshan Yellamaraju |
| 8:33 a.m. | Andrew Novak, Joe Highsmith, Davis Riley |
| 8:44 a.m. | J.J. Spaun, Gary Woodland, Ludvig Åberg |
| 8:55 a.m. | Hideki Matsuyama, Robert MacIntyre, Alex Smalley |
| 9:06 a.m. | Russell Henley, Justin Thomas, Sungjae Im |
| 9:17 a.m. | Andrew Putnam, David Lipsky, Hank Lebioda |
| 9:28 a.m. | Brice Garnett, Dylan Wu, Jordan Smith |
| 9:39 a.m. | Paul Peterson, Neal Shipley, John VanDerLaan |
| 9:50 a.m. | Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Trace Crowe, Davis Chatfield |
| 12:40 p.m. | Ryo Hisatsune, Chandler Phillips, Kevin Roy |
| 12:51 p.m. | Joel Dahmen, Ryan Palmer, Beau Hossler |
| 1:02 p.m. | Doug Ghim, Rico Hoey, Ben Kohles |
| 1:13 p.m. | Ben Griffin, Rickie Fowler, Tom Hoge |
| 1:24 p.m. | J.J. Spaun, Gary Woodland, Ludvig Åberg |
| 1:35 p.m. | Brandt Snedeker, Akshay Bhatia, Tony Finau |
| 1:46 p.m. | Sahith Theegala, Taylor Moore, Michael Kim |
| 1:57 p.m. | Keith Mitchell, Patrick Rodgers, Johnny Keefer |
| 2:08 p.m. | Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Zach Bauchou, Chandler Blanchet |
| 2:19 p.m. | Haotong Li, Hayden Springer, Jimmy Stanger |
| 2:30 p.m. | Dan Brown, A.J. Ewart, Albert Hansson (a) |
🎟️ Charles Schwab Challenge ticket information
| Golfer | Opening Odds | Current Odds | Ticket % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Thomas | +2500 | +2000 | 9.23% | 12.86% |
| Alex Smalley | +4000 | +3300 | 5.59% | 3.99% |
| Ludvig Åberg | +900 | +800 | 5.56% | 6.66% |
| Rickie Fowler | +2200 | +2200 | 5.25% | 10.09% |
| Akshay Bhatia | +3300 | +3300 | 3.88% | 2.45% |
| Sungjae Im | +5000 | +4000 | 3.77% | 3.40% |
| Brian Harman | +6600 | +6600 | 3.53% | 3.70% |
| Ryo Hisatsune | +4500 | +4000 | 3.26% | 5.79% |
| Ben Griffin | +2200 | +2200 | 3.23% | 2.72% |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +3000 | +3000 | 2.75% | 3.12% |
| J. J. Spaun | +2500 | +2500 | 2.54% | 1.49% |
| Russell Henley | +2000 | +1800 | 2.47% | 5.21% |
| Andrew Novak | +8000 | +6600 | 2.44% | 2.97% |
| Robert MacIntyre | +2200 | +2500 | 2.40% | 0.93% |
| Tony Finau | +6600 | +5000 | 2.33% | 2.09% |
🚩 Colonial Country Club course info & key stats
Here's what to know to handicap Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. Colonial Country Club is one of the most iconic and historic venues on the PGA Tour, hosting the Charles Schwab Challenge since 1946. The par-70 layout is known for its narrow fairways, small greens, and emphasis on precision iron play, making it a true shot-maker’s course that consistently tests every aspect of a golfer’s game.
| Par | 70 |
| Yardage | 7,289 |
| Greens type | A4 Bentgrass greens |
| Scoring average (last year) | 70.33 |
| Architect | Perry Maxwell and John Bredemus |
Key stats
- Bentgrass greens average around 5,000 square feet and typically run extremely fast at 12-13 on the Stimpmeter.
- The course contains 64 bunkers and water hazards come into play on six different holes.
- Colonial’s famous “Horrible Horseshoe” stretch - holes 3, 4, and 5 - is considered one of the toughest three-hole stretches on the PGA Tour.
- Features narrow fairways averaging just 27 yards wide, putting a premium on accuracy off the tee.
- Colonial Country Club has historically rewarded elite approach play, with many recent winners ranking near the top of the field in Strokes Gained: Approach during the tournament week.
⛳ Charles Schwab Challenge tournament info 2026
- Where: Colonial Country Club (Fort Worth, TX)
- When: Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31
- Field: 132
- Favorite: Ludvig Aberg (+850 via FanDuel)
- Defending champion: Ben Griffin
- Purse: $9.9 million
- FedEx Cup points: 500
📜 Charles Schwab Challenge betting history
Here are the recent winners of Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
| Year | Winner | Score to par | Odds (prior to Round 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ben Griffin | -12 | +8000 |
| 2024 | Davis Riley | -14 | +8000 |
| 2023 | Emiliano Grillo | -8 | +6000 |
| 2022 | Sam Burns | -9 | +2500 |
| 2021 | Jason Kokrak | -14 | +6000 |
| 2020 | Daniel Berger | -15 | +7000 |
| 2019 | Kevin Na | -13 | +7000 |
| 2018 | Justin Rose | -20 | +2000 |
| 2017 | Kevin Kisner | -10 | +3300 |
| 2016 | Jordan Spieth | -17 | +700 |
❓ Charles Schwab Challenge FAQs
Who is favored to win Charles Schwab Challenge?
Ludvig Aberg is favored to win at +850 odds.
Who won Charles Schwab Challenge last year?
Ben Griffin won the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge.
Where is Charles Schwab Challenge?
The 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge is at Colonial Country Club (Fort Worth, TX).
When is Charles Schwab Challenge?
The 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge is from Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31.
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