GOLF.com: Ludvig Aberg Headlines 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge Field at Colonial CC

The 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge returns to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, running Thursday through Sunday, May 28–31, with a $9.9 million purse and a $1.71 million winner's share on the line.

Aberg Enters as the Clear Favorite

European Ryder Cup team member Ludvig Aberg tops the betting board heading into the week. He's racked up six top-10 finishes this season alone, highlighted by a T4 at the 2026 PGA Championship. From a Strokes Gained perspective, Aberg's SG: APP numbers have been among the strongest on Tour — a significant edge at Colonial, where precision iron play into small greens tends to separate the contenders.

Defending champion Ben Griffin returns alongside fellow U.S. Ryder Cup selections Russell Henley and J.J. Spaun, plus 2025 U.S. captain Keegan Bradley. Fan favorite Rickie Fowler is also in the field as he continues climbing back toward the top of the world rankings.

How to Watch

CBS and Golf Channel handle TV duties, while PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ offers early coverage starting at 8 a.m. ET (Thursday, Friday, Sunday) and 8:30 a.m. ET (Saturday). CBS coverage streams simultaneously on Paramount+.

Strokeslab Take

Colonial CC has long rewarded elite approach play and putting — metrics where Aberg currently leads much of the field. Watch SG: APP and SG: Putting splits as the week unfolds to track who's building a real scoring advantage versus who's relying on variance.