2019 Charles Schwab Challenge Preview
Posted by Austin Chen on 22 May 2019
The PGA is back in Texas after a quick visit to Bethpage Black for the PGA Championship.This week they are in Ft. Worth for the Charles Schwab Challenge. Golfers will tee up at Colonial Country club which is a 7,204 yard Par 70. This tournament will be the 73rd edition and is now the longest running PGA event on the same couse. The Charles Schwab Challenge boosts a suprisingly stout field despite being the week after a major. 8 of the Top 15 Golfers in the Offical World Golf Rankings are in the field. The purse is $7.3 million dollars with $1.34 million going to 1st place.
Notable Names In The Field
- Justin Rose (Defending champion)
- Jordan Spieth
- Rickie Fowler
- Jon Rahm
- Xander Schauffele
- Francesco Molinari
- Bryson Dechambeau
- Tony Finau
Best Holes To Watch
- #4
This hole is the start of what is known as the Horrible Horseshoe. The perfect spot to be is between the 4th green and the 5th tee box. The par 3 itself is a daunting task measuring 247 yards.
- #5
The par-4 481-yard 5th is another tough hole. There were over 100 bogeys and 22 double bogeys + last year. Even if you surive hole 4 and 5, you still have the final leg of the "Horrible Horseshoe" waiting for you.
- #13
This is one of the most recognizable holes on this course. It was famous for the caddie races.It is still a great hole to view. The par 3 is 190 yards over water.
- #16
The 16th hole is another par 3 and popular place to watch golf. This par 3 measures 192 yards and the green is covered in shade thanks to a CBS TV tower and boxes.
- #18
The par 4-441-yard 18th is a fantastic hole to finish. The clubhouse is right by the green and the crowds are usually lined up. The green is protected by 2 bunkers and water along the side.
Tickets
Daily Grounds tickets are $50 and you can get them here
*Free tickets for military and first responders
*Free tickets for children 12 and under
Parking
General public parking is at Farrington Field located at 2921 W. Lancaster
and Rockwood Lane (Available Only Friday-Sunday) 5200 Rockwood Lane
It is $15 advanced online or $20 at the parking lot
Here is the link for more parking information
Weather:
Temperatures will be range from highs in the 90s to lows in the 70s.
Winds will be 15 mph+ with a 20% chance of rain throughout the week.
Any additional information can be found clicking below