On May 24th, 2025, Round Two of the Charles Schwab Challenge saw Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid shoot 63s to co-lead at -11, with players noting changing course conditions ahead of a tricky weekend.
Charles Schwab Challenge: Round 2 Leaders
- Marquee storyline: Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid both carded impressive 8-under 63s to share the lead at -11, capitalizing on varied course conditions as Colonial prepares to firm up for the weekend.
- Supporting stat or quote: Griffin cited 'softer course conditions' for 'more aggressive play,' while Schmid, after a 'very solid round,' expects 'firming course conditions' to make play 'really tricky.'
- Human angle or fun fact: Griffin highlighted Colonial as a 'positional golf course,' while Schmid stressed the increasing importance of finding fairways as conditions change.
Player Spotlights & Weekend Setup
- Marquee storyline: John Pak (-9) impressed, Rickie Fowler (64) and Chris Gotterup (65) surged, while Akshay Bhatia (66) showed new resolve. Stars like Scheffler and Spieth struggled, as the Even par cut line set a tough weekend stage.
- Supporting stat or quote: Pak noted 'greens had picked out a little bit' and his 'alignment' focus; Gotterup found morning play 'way, way easier'; Spieth felt 'holes looked smaller than the golf ball.'
- Human angle or fun fact: Fowler loves Colonial's 'position golf' despite 'the fifth tee shot'; Bhatia discussed a 'very different mindset' and 'deep struggles with the driver'; Spieth shared a Thursday eagle with pediatric cancer survivor Zeke Newberry.
Quick Hits
Griffin & Schmid 63s lead (-11) • Scheffler (T50), Spieth (T65) make cut • Even par cut (Dahmen misses +5) • Suber 63, Si Woo Kim & van Rooyen 64s • Tricky, firm, windy weekend expected • Hisatsune (T5), Fleetwood (T8) in contention.
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