The Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, is heating up as Matti Schmid and Ben Griffin share the lead after an impressive second round. Both players carded 7-under-par rounds of 63, bringing them to 11-under 129 for the tournament.
Dominant Performances
Griffin set the pace early, delivering a stellar round with eight birdies and just one bogey. His aggressive approach paid off, particularly on the par-4 ninth , where his approach shot nearly resulted in an eagle before settling for a tap-in birdie.
Schmid matched Griffin’s brilliance with a bogey-free round, showcasing precision and control on Colonial’s tight fairways. His seven birdies kept him firmly in contention as he seeks his first PGA Tour victory.
Chasing Pack
John Pak, the first-round leader, sits two strokes behind after a 68, while Chris Gotterup moved into fourth place with a bogey-free 65 . Akshay Bhatia and Ryo Hisatsune are tied for fifth at 7-under , keeping the leaderboard tightly packed heading into the weekend.
Big Names Struggling
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler , fresh off his PGA Championship victory, finds himself 10 shots off the lead after a disappointing 71. Meanwhile, Rickie Fowler surged into contention with a 64, putting himself within five strokes of the leaders.
Looking Ahead
With two rounds remaining, the battle for the Charles Schwab Challenge title is far from over. Can Schmid secure his first PGA Tour win, or will Griffin continue his breakthrough season? The weekend promises high-stakes drama as the field fights for victory at Colonial.
