The Charles Schwab Challenge (CSC) tees off at Colonial Country Club (3735 Country Club Cir.) next week for the 79th anniversary of the PGA tournament event. From Monday, May 19 to Sunday, May 25, over 150 golfers will drive, chip, and putt their way to a share of the $9.5 million in prize money. The overall winner will cash in $1.71 million this year, as well as a pristine 1992 Schwab Defender.
Unfamiliar with Colonial? Watch a flyover video of the course. | Photo courtesy of Charles Schwab Challenge
History
The CSC is the longest-running PGA event that is still held at its original site. World Golf Hall of Famer and hometown hero Ben Hogan won the inaugural tournament in 1946 and went on to win four more times.
Starting in 1952, champions and committee chairmen donned official Scottish royal tartan plaid jackets as an homage to the origins of the sport, and another Hall of Famer + North Texas local legend Byron Nelson teed off the first shot, a tradition that continued for 13 years.
Each year, previous tournament winners select two young players who weren’t eligible to compete as the “Champions Choice.” Former world No. 1 Jordan Spieth, yet another local golfer, was a Champions’ Choice invitee in 2014, before taking home the title in 2016.
Know before you go
- The first two days are for Pro-Am players and guests only, but the course is open to the public starting on Wednesday, May 21.
- Daily tickets are available in three tiers: General admission, Villages (all-inclusive), and Patio Club (clubhouse access) + ranging from $50-$580.
- Gates open at 6:00 a.m. every day.
- Parking is also priced in tiers: Rockwood Lane (parking lot with shuttle), Silver VIP (garage with shuttle), and Gold Valet + can be purchased online.
- Food trucks will be on-site Thursday through Sunday, located at the Y near fairways of holes 1, 2 + 6. Browse this year’s selection.
Things to remember
- Bags are permitted but must be smaller than 6 inches by 6 inches. Check the full list of prohibited items.
- Mobile phones must be silenced + calls should be taken in designated zones. See the course map.
- Break out those polos and pastel shorts — wear light, loose clothing, and sunscreen.
- Retired and active military members receive a complimentary ticket.