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On June 1st, 2026, we break down the dramatic final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where Russell Henley overcame a disastrous front nine to defeat Eric Cole in a sudden-death playoff and claim the plaid jacket.
- Russell Henley conquered a four-over start on the "Horrible Horseshoe" with a flawless back-nine 31, sinking a clutch 17-foot putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff and secure the $1.78 million prize and a 1982 Jeep Scrambler.
- "That was the most nervous I have been over a putt in my life," Henley admitted, while the broadcast cheered, "The old point guard shoots and scores!"
- The incredible turnaround was sparked by a simple mid-round intervention from his caddie, Andy Sanders, who pulled him aside and said, "let's reset."
- Eric Cole’s quest to end his 120-start winless streak ended in devastation after a costly water ball with a pitching wedge on the ninth hole erased his 54-hole lead, ultimately losing to Henley in the playoff.
- "I just needed to shoot one shot better," an emotional Cole stated after the round.
- The agonizing runner-up finish was especially tough on a personal level, as it fell exactly on his mother, former LPGA pro Laura Baugh's, 71st birthday.
- Defending champion Ben Griffin nearly pulled off a repeat victory with a stellar final-round 65, finishing tied for third at eleven under after an agonizing 50-foot lip-out on the 18th hole.
- Griffin noted he used social media hate from his Zurich Classic team win as "fuel today to get an individual win."
- The broadcast perfectly captured the heartbreak of his final putt, screaming "No way!" as the ball refused to drop.
Max Homa jokes his "big pants" made shooting over par less disgusting • Gary Woodland preps for the U.S. Open on Perry Maxwell greens • Austin Smotherman suffers an "illegal" robbed eagle chip • SMU alum Mac Meissner and Korn Ferry standout Michael Brennan secure top-6 finishes • A Memorial Day flyover features a Huey co-piloted by Vietnam vet Richard Freeman
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By Golf.aiOn June 1st, 2026, we break down the dramatic final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where Russell Henley overcame a disastrous front nine to defeat Eric Cole in a sudden-death playoff and claim the plaid jacket.
- Russell Henley conquered a four-over start on the "Horrible Horseshoe" with a flawless back-nine 31, sinking a clutch 17-foot putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff and secure the $1.78 million prize and a 1982 Jeep Scrambler.
- "That was the most nervous I have been over a putt in my life," Henley admitted, while the broadcast cheered, "The old point guard shoots and scores!"
- The incredible turnaround was sparked by a simple mid-round intervention from his caddie, Andy Sanders, who pulled him aside and said, "let's reset."
- Eric Cole’s quest to end his 120-start winless streak ended in devastation after a costly water ball with a pitching wedge on the ninth hole erased his 54-hole lead, ultimately losing to Henley in the playoff.
- "I just needed to shoot one shot better," an emotional Cole stated after the round.
- The agonizing runner-up finish was especially tough on a personal level, as it fell exactly on his mother, former LPGA pro Laura Baugh's, 71st birthday.
- Defending champion Ben Griffin nearly pulled off a repeat victory with a stellar final-round 65, finishing tied for third at eleven under after an agonizing 50-foot lip-out on the 18th hole.
- Griffin noted he used social media hate from his Zurich Classic team win as "fuel today to get an individual win."
- The broadcast perfectly captured the heartbreak of his final putt, screaming "No way!" as the ball refused to drop.
Max Homa jokes his "big pants" made shooting over par less disgusting • Gary Woodland preps for the U.S. Open on Perry Maxwell greens • Austin Smotherman suffers an "illegal" robbed eagle chip • SMU alum Mac Meissner and Korn Ferry standout Michael Brennan secure top-6 finishes • A Memorial Day flyover features a Huey co-piloted by Vietnam vet Richard Freeman
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.