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The Charles Schwab Challenge is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments on the PGA Tour. The occasion is renowned for its extensive heritage and history. The competition has been played annually since it was first played in 1946, making it one of the PGA Tour’s longest-running competitions.

The PGA Tour is ready for its event the following weekend following a fantastic competition at Oak Hill. The Colonial Golf Course in Fort Worth, Texas, is the site of the Charles Schwab Challenge. From May 25 to May 28, the Charles Schwab Challenge will take place in its 77th iteration. As the event draws near, let’s examine the power rankings, the reigning champion, the prize breakdown, and other fascinating data pertaining to the impending competition.

Power Rankings and defending champion

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120 golfers are expected to compete in the 32nd tournament of the 2022–2023 PGA Tour season. The likes of Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, and many more head the line-up. In addition, Sam Burns, the defending champion who defeated Scheffler last year, is the biggest name among all of these players. Moreover, the 2023 PGA Championship breakout star Michael Block is also going to be present at the event.

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Fans surely will be expecting a highly competitive event at the Colonial Golf Course. This will be guaranteed by the fact that 23 of the top 50 players in the world ranking are among the front-runners. However, most of the fans are definitely going to support Scheffler and Spieth as both are from Texas. According to their Official World Golf Ranking, these top 50 athletes are:

2Scottie Scheffler
6Max Homa
10Jordan Spieth
11Viktor Hovland
12Tony Finau
14Sam Burns
16Collin Morikawa
18Sungjae Im
21Kurt Kitayama
23Tommy Fleetwood
27Russell Henley
30Tom Hoge
31Billy Horschel
33Justin Rose
35Chris Kirk
36Si Woo Kim
37Harris English
40Sepp Straka
41Ryan Fox
42Kyoung-Hoon Lee
45Taylor Moore
46Lucas Herbert
49Rickie Fowler

Even though the field appears to be quite tough, many well-known athletes will not be competing this year. However, it is unquestionably because most of them are resting after a demanding PGA Championship. Additionally, concentrating on the forthcoming U.S. Open next month would be another motive.

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The total purse for the Charles Schwab Challenge

There is a lot on the line at the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge. Apart from a trophy, players will compete for an $8,700,000 prize purse. Moreover, it still is not just a trophy and money. The participants will be aiming for victory at the Colonial Golf Course because the event also awards the champion with Official World Golf Ranking points.

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Are you excited about the event? What are your predictions for the 77th Charles Schwab Challenge? Let us know in the comments below.