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Already looking forward to visiting again next year<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the folks at Charles Schwab swooped in and bailed out the annual Colonial Country Club tournament in 2019 they were considered saviors by most connected with the longest-running event at the same venue on the PGA Tour. That includes me and my best friend Mark. For years we have made visiting Colonial on this weekend an annual tradition, always getting our picture taken in front of the hallowed Ben Hogan statue and paying our respects to the golf legend. Without Schwab the tournament, which has gone by many names over the years \u2013 currently the Charles Schwab Challenge \u2013 would never have made it to its 80th birthday this year.<\/p>\n

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For all intents and purposes it was dead in the proverbial water hazard, buried in a sand trap after the two-year debacle that was its relationship with the now defunct food chain Dean & DeLuca. In fact, one has to wonder what might have happened had local folks in Fort Worth not stepped up and held a tournament in 2018 without a sponsor. But Schwab officials saw that they did just that. They saw the loyalty this community has to the tournament and stepped in.<\/p>\n

They saw golf fans like me and Mark showing up time and time again, savoring the history of the course, its beauty, and watching some pretty danged good golf on a consistent basis. Schwab\u2019s decision to be the title sponsor continues to be justified year after year by folks like me and Mark.<\/p>\n

Attendance was once again outstanding, despite rain sending people home early on the opening day. We regularly attend on Sunday, but since I had to be out of the state that day, we went on Friday \u2013 which was hot and sultry, but never let that get in the way of tradition. \u201cIt was a great week, a busy week,\u201d Tournament Director Michael Tothe said. \u201cThe 80th anniversary at Colonial was a good one.\u201dMerchandise sales were up in the golf shop and the fan shop. Our Village ticket was popular, so was the Food Truck Fairway.\u201d<\/p>\n

KINCAID\u2019S AND CHARITIES Speaking of food, the addition of Kincaid\u2019s Hamburgers to the tourney was a big hit, Tothe said. Like the tournament, they\u2019ve also been a Fort Worth favorite for 80 years. \u201cAnytime you can weave a Fort Worth institution in, it only makes everything better,\u201d Tothe said. \u201cYou just can\u2019t beat a Kincaid\u2019s burger.\u201d He\u2019s right. All due respect to other burger joints, enjoying a Kincaid\u2019s burger on one of the country\u2019s greatest golf courses, well, life doesn\u2019t get any better.<\/p>\n

And, as always, numerous charities benefited from the tournament. They have become renowned for helping so many organizations over the years, with the Birdies For Charity program raising approximately $40 million locally over the past two years alone. \u201cIt\u2019s a part of the fabric of the tournament. It speaks to the heart of our sport,\u201d Tothe said.<\/p>\n

NEVER CHANGE THIS The tournament once again had an exciting finish, with Russell Henley defeating Eric Cole in a playoff after each finished regulation in 12 under par. Folks love seeing this kind of golf in its thrilling conclusions, and that means having a clear view \u2013 especially at the final hole. While there are plenty of venues and such around the course featuring plenty of fun and fellowship, Tothe made it clear that one place remains sacred. \u201cWe focused on not building anything around 18,\u201d he said. \u201cThe crowds there were great and it looked great on TV.\u201d And, as has happened so often, it was the scene for an exciting finish. Henley, trailing by three strokes with three holes to play, birdied the final three holes \u2013 including No. 18 \u2013 to force a playoff.<\/p>\n

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SCOTTIE, JORDAN EXPECTED BACK One thing that was missing in 2026, however \u2013 okay, two things \u2013 were fan favorites Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. While they have only won once at Colonial between them (Spieth in 2016), they always compete well in the event (Scheffler was runner-up in 2022 and 2024) and are considered hometown heroes. Another local favorite, though not from here, is Brooks Koepka (2018 runner-up), who, like Scheffler and Spieth, were originally in this year\u2019s field but withdrew shortly before the tourney. They all cited a congested PGA schedule and not wanting to risk injury. Tothe said he is confident they will be back in 2027. \u201cI think so, but it is a grueling grind on the PGA Tour,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The PGA controls the scheduling of tournaments and this year the Charles Schwab Challenge\u2019s dates were adjusted, creating a conflict. Tothe said he expects things to get \u201cback to normal\u201d next year.<\/p>\n

ALSO NEXT YEAR While it\u2019s not a complete course makeover like took place between the 2023 and 2024 tournaments that restored the course to its original 1936 design, the club house will have a new and restored look come the 2027 event. \u201cThat will be a big and exciting thing,\u201d Tothe said. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be beautiful.\u201d Again, just like the course, maintaining all dignity and respect for the history of the country club.<\/p>\n

As for what else might be in store for next year, Tothe said, \u201cWe\u2019ll start evaluating 2026 and looking to 2027. Whatever we do, it will be great, count on it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The agreement with Schwab concludes in 2027 also, but it has already been renewed once even after dealing with the COVID pandemic. All signs point to the relationship continuing. \u201cAll in all, we had another A grade this year,\u201d Tothe said. \u201cThe folks at Schwab seem to be happy and I think they\u2019re in it for the long haul.\u201d<\/p>\n

Good to know. Continue to keep plenty of free sunscreen on hand as Mark and I will be back next year as well.<\/p>\n

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