Charles Schwab Challenge Round 1 Recap
The Charles Schwab Challenge Round 1 Recap kicks off an exciting weekend at Colonial Country Club. This PGA Tour tournament started with momentum, featuring strong weather early on and competitive scoring. Rookie John Pak delivered a headline-making performance that turned heads on Thursday.
🥇 John Pak’s Breakout Performance
John Pak led the charge with a flawless 7-under-par 63. He played with precision and confidence. His eagle on the par-4 10th, from 147 yards, was the moment of the day. With five birdies and no bogeys, he now holds a three-shot lead heading into Friday.
🔥 Other Notable Highlights
- Scottie Scheffler opened with an eagle and birdie. However, he dropped shots on the back nine and posted a 2-under 68.
- Joel Dahmen made a hole-in-one on the par-3 13th. Despite that, he finished with a 4-over 74.
🌤️ Weather Report
The early starters enjoyed calm and warm conditions. Later groups faced rising wind and weather delays. Friday brings similar concerns, with storms possible in the afternoon. Wind could increase, making the greens tougher to hold.
📊 Scoring Stats and Cut Line
The field averaged 70.5 strokes on Thursday. That’s just under par on Colonial’s par-70 layout. Friday is cut day. In 2024, the cut landed at +3. This year, it may drop to +2. At the moment, 74 players sit at +1 or better. Expect a tight battle around the cutline.
🕒 Charles Schwab Challenge Round 2 Selected Tee Times (ET)
- Scottie Scheffler, Davis Riley, Daniel Berger – 2:45 p.m.
- John Pak, Ricky Castillo, Jeremy Paul – 2:40 p.m.
- Harris English, J.T. Poston, Si Woo Kim – 8:33 a.m.
- Brian Harman, Hideki Matsuyama, Maverick McNealy – 3:23 p.m.
- Chris Kirk, Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood – 1:45 p.m.
🔗 See full tee times on the PGA Tour website.
📺 Highlights and Coverage
📋 Charles Schwab Challenge Round 1 Leaderboard Snapshot
- 1st: John Pak (-7)
- T2: Patrick Rodgers, Ryo Hisatsune, Matti Schmid, Matt Wallace, Beau Hossler, Bud Cauley, J.T. Poston, J.J. Spaun, Ben Griffin (-4)
- T11: Brian Harman, Andrew Novak, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Ryan Gerard, and others (-3)
- T20: Scottie Scheffler, Michael Block, Blades Brown, and others (-2)
- T35: Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama, and others (-1)
⛳ Final Thoughts
Round 1 of this PGA Tour tournament delivered a strong start. The leaderboard is stacked. The weather is tricky. Friday will bring pressure and big movement around the cut line. Don’t miss Round 2 of the Charles Schwab Challenge Round 1 Recap as we head into a pivotal day at Colonial.
