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PGA Tour Champions to kick off 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs next week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

PGA Tour Champions to kick off 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs next week

Summary

The 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs start on October 23 with the Stifel Charity Classic at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis. This three-tournament series will reduce the field from the top 72 players to 36, culminating in the championship at Phoenix Country Club from November 12-15. The defending champion for the Simmons Bank Championship is Steven Alker, while Stewart Cink claimed the title at last year's championship. The playoffs, featuring purses of $2.3 million and $3 million for the final events, will be broadcasted on Golf Channel and its mobile platform.

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By the Numbers

•First tournament begins October 23 in St. Louis
•Top 72 players advance after SAS Championship
•Three events planned: Stifel, Simmons Bank, and Championship
•Alker and Cink are notable contenders
•All tournaments consist of 54 holes and showcase high purses

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8:08 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs: Schedule, format and how to watch

What they're saying

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The Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs is a three-tournament series beginning at next week's Stifel Charity Classic in St. Louis and concluding in the middle of November at Phoenix Country Club.
— Yahoo Sports

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