Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 Round 2 Recap
The Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 Round 2 brought heat, movement, and momentum shifts at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. As this PGA Tour tournament reached the halfway mark, two players surged into a tie at the top with standout performances, while others scrambled to make the weekend.
🔥 Ben Griffin Heats Up Early and Finishes Strong
Ben Griffin fired a 7-under 63 to grab a share of the lead. Starting on the back nine, he birdied holes 10, 11, and 16. He turned at 3-under and built on that pace with a run of birdies on 1, 2, and 3. His only blemish came at the 5th hole, but he bounced back with birdies at 7 and 9. His two-day total of 11-under puts him in prime position for the weekend.
💎 Matti Schmid Matches with a Flawless Round
Matti Schmid delivered a bogey-free 63 to match Griffin. The German started on the back nine and birdied 10, 11, 13, and 15. After the turn, he added birdies on 1, 2, and 6. With a clean scorecard and precise play, he shares the 36-hole lead.
💤 John Pak Slips Slightly but Stays in the Hunt
Overnight leader John Pak opened with a birdie on the first. He stayed steady through six holes before a bogey on 7. He bounced back with birdies on 8 and 9 to shoot 33 on the front nine. However, his back nine was neutral — two birdies offset by two bogeys. He signed for a 68 and sits solo third at 9-under.
📉 World No. 1 Scheffler Faces Setback
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled on Friday. He played the front nine (his second) in 1-over, including a late bogey on the 9th. He birdied holes 1 and 6 earlier in the round, but it wasn’t enough to gain ground. His even-par 70 puts him at T49, ten shots off the lead. Still, with the weekend ahead, Scheffler could bounce back.
✂️ Cut Line Tightens
The field took advantage of better scoring conditions in Round 2. As a result, the cut line moved from +1 to even par. Among those making the cut on the number were Jordan Spieth, Brian Harman, Keith Mitchell, and Nico Echavarria.
📊 Scoring Insights
- Round 2 scoring average: 69.814
- Round 1 scoring average: 70.342
Easiest Holes:
- Hole 1 (Par 5, 571 yards): Averaged -0.440 with 9 eagles and 58 birdies
- Hole 11 (Par 5, 621 yards): Averaged -0.224 with 2 eagles and 42 birdies
🌤️ Weekend Weather Forecast
Saturday (May 24)
- High: 98°F | Low: 76°F
- Breezy with sun and clouds
- UV Index: Extreme
- Precipitation: 2%
Sunday (May 25)
- High: 95°F | Low: 75°F
- Sunny early, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms
- Precipitation: 55%
Heat and wind will be factors. Players will need to manage both physical fatigue and course conditions, especially if Sunday’s storms arrive.
As the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 Round 2 closes, the stage is set for a high-stakes weekend. With a stacked leaderboard and unpredictable weather, this PGA Tour tournament is far from over. Expect drama, movement, and a fierce battle to the finish at Colonial.
Watch the action unfold:
