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Ben Griffin Secures First Solo PGA Tour Win at Charles Schwab Challenge

Griffin edged out Matti Schmid by one stroke in a challenging final round marked by gusty winds at Colonial Country Club.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 25: Ben Griffin of the United States celebrates after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Ben Griffin of the United States celebrates after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Overview

  • Ben Griffin claimed his first individual PGA Tour title with a 12-under 268, defeating Matti Schmid by one stroke at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
  • Griffin took the lead on the first hole of the final round with an eagle and maintained it despite four bogeys during a tough 1-over 71 round.
  • Matti Schmid, seeking his first PGA Tour win, finished second at 11-under 269 after a dramatic chip-in birdie on the 18th hole.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tied for fourth at 8-under 272, unable to replicate his Saturday surge despite entering the final round six strokes back.
  • The tournament was defined by difficult conditions on the final day, with wind gusts of up to 30 mph testing the players' resilience.