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Griffin and Schmid Share Colonial Lead as Scheffler’s Three-Peat Bid Falters

Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid lead at 11-under after two rounds, while Scottie Scheffler sits 10 shots back in pursuit of a rare third consecutive PGA Tour victory.

John Pak plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 22, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
May 22, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; John Pak plays his shot from the sixth tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Rickie Fowler on the 12th green during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club.

Overview

  • Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid each shot 7-under 63 in the second round to tie for the lead at 11-under par at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
  • PGA Tour rookie John Pak, who led after the first round with a 63, is two strokes behind the leaders at 9-under after a second-round 68.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, aiming for a third straight PGA Tour win, struggled in the second round with a 71, leaving him 10 shots off the lead.
  • Rickie Fowler surged into contention with a 6-under 64, placing him five strokes behind the leaders heading into the weekend.
  • Colonial Country Club’s challenging layout, with its narrow fairways and firm greens, continues to test players’ precision and strategy.