Henley birdies final holes to win Charles Schwab Challenge playoff
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Russell Henley clinched victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge by making four consecutive birdies, forcing a playoff against Eric Cole, whom he edged in the first extra hole. Henley closed with a three-under 67, finishing the regulation round at 12 under par. Cole, who shot an even-par 70, parred the last seven holes to maintain his lead before the playoff. Henley's performance denied Cole his first PGA Tour victory, as Henley secured $1.78 million and his sixth career title. The playoff was played on the 18th hole, where Henley made a crucial five-foot putt to win the tournament.
- •Henley finished regulation play at 12 under par
- •Cole shot an even-par 70 in the final round
- •Both players entered the playoff on the 18th hole
- •Henley earned $1.78 million for the victory
- •Next PGA Tour event is the Memorial Tournament this summer
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Henley defeats Eric Cole in playoff to capture Charles Schwab Challenge title
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Speechless’ Russell Henley reacts after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Henley Comes From Behind To Win Charles Schwab Challenge
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Russell Henley steals Colonial title as 1 pro's long wait gets longer
- 2:49 AMESPN — Henley uses run of birdies to win Colonial playoff...
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Russell Henley reveals what made him the most nervous he’s ever been before Charles Schwab Challenge victory
"Russell Henley is now a six-time winner on the PGA Tour after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. Henley needed a playoff to get over the line in Fort Worth, having ended his four rounds in a tie with Eric Cole on 12-under.
"Russell Henley just won the Charles Schwab Challenge by beating Eric Cole in a playoff hole at Colonial Country Club. He shot an impressive three-under-par 67 to tie Cole at 12 under, but that does not tell the full story.
"Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four it a row with a five-footer on the first extra hole to win the Charles Schwab Classic.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:24 PMRussell Henley defeats Eric Cole in playoff to capture Charles Schwab Challenge title
Four straight birdies to end the tournament propelled Henley to his first victory of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:30 PM‘Speechless’ Russell Henley reacts after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
Russell Henley is now a six-time winner on the PGA Tour after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. Henley needed a playoff to get over the line in Fort Worth, having ended his four rounds in a tie with Eric Cole on 12-under.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 1:00 PMRussell Henley Comes From Behind To Win Charles Schwab Challenge
Russell Henley came from behind to overtake Eric Cole in the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge and claim his sixth PGA Tour victory of his career ahead of The Memorial.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:54 AMRussell Henley steals Colonial title as 1 pro's long wait gets longer
Russell Henley birdied the last four holes of the Charles Schwab Challenge and beat Eric Cole in a playoff to claim his first win of 2026.
- ESPNJun 1, 2026, 2:49 AMHenley uses run of birdies to win Colonial playoff...
Russell Henley finished regulation with three straight birdies to force a playoff, then birdied that hole to win the Charles Schwab Challnege at Colonial.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:05 AMRussell Henley reveals what made him the most nervous he’s ever been before Charles Schwab Challenge victory
Russell Henley just won the Charles Schwab Challenge by beating Eric Cole in a playoff hole at Colonial Country Club. He shot an impressive three-under-par 67 to tie Cole at 12 under, but that does not tell the full story.
- Sky Sports—Henley's late birdie burst secures playoff win at Charles Schwab Challenge
Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four it a row with a five-footer on the first extra hole to win the Charles Schwab Classic.
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