Spieth and Scheffler withdraw from Colonial as PGA Tour field takes shape
Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler have withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge, leaving J.J. Spaun as the highest-ranked participant in a field that includes seven of the top 20 players.
Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler have withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape for the tournament. Spieth’s absence is notable as it represents the first time in his career that he will miss the event, while world number one Scheffler also opted out of the competition.
The withdrawal comes as Colonial Country Club celebrates its 80th anniversary, a milestone that underscores its status as the PGA Tour’s longest-running host venue for a non-major tournament. The field for the event was announced on Friday at 5 p.m. ET, revealing a lineup that includes seven of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Spieth, a 13-time Tour winner and Dallas native, has historically performed well at Colonial, recording a victory in 2016 along with three second-place finishes and four top-five results in 13 career starts. However, his recent form has seen him miss the cut in the last two years, finishing T-36 in 2023 and T-37 in 2024, after playing in seven of the previous eight weeks.
Scheffler, despite never winning the event, has previously finished second twice and recorded four top-five finishes in six appearances. With both top contenders absent, J.J. Spaun, ranked No. 9 in the world, enters as the highest-ranked participant in the field.
Other notable players in the field include Russell Henley at No. 11, Ludvig Aberg at No. 13, and Aaron Rai at No. 15, who is making his first start since winning the PGA Championship. Sponsor exemptions were granted to veterans including Charley Hoffman, past champion Kevin Kisner, Matt Kuchar, Webb Simpson, and Camilo Villegas.
Ben Griffin remains the defending champion as the tournament proceeds with a purse of $9.9 million. The winner will receive 500 FedEx Cup points, adding to the stakes of the anniversary event. This report is based on information originally published by Golfweek and confirmed by PGA Tour Communications.
