Russell Henley captures Charles Schwab Challenge in playoff against Eric Cole
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Russell Henley birdied the final three holes in regulation and the first playoff hole to win the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 31. Henley tied Eric Cole at 12-under 268 after carding a 3-under 67. Cole had entered the final round with a one-shot lead and started strong but faltered at the ninth with a double bogey. The playoff marked a dramatic turn as Henley capitalized on his late surge, securing victory with a birdie from four feet on the first playoff hole. Henley's win is his sixth on tour and solidifies his status with career earnings surpassing $50 million.
- •Henley finished with a 3-under 67 to force a playoff.
- •Cole's ninth-hole double bogey tied the lead.
- •Henley's final round included three consecutive birdies.
- •Henley won $1.782 million for his victory.
- •The event took place at Colonial Country Club in Texas.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Henley birdies playoff hole to beat Eric Cole at Colonial after 3 birdies to end regulation
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Comeback at Colonial: Russell Henley tops Eric Cole in playoff
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Henley beats Cole in playoff to win PGA Colonial crown
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Henley wins Charles Schwab Challenge
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Schwab Challenge purse, payouts: Russell Henley overtakes Eric Cole in a playoff to win at Colonial
"Russell Henley made four birdies in a row, the last in a playoff, to defeat fellow American Eric Cole on Sunday and win the PGA Tour Charles Schwab Challenge.On the first playoff hole, the 18th, Henley dropped his approach just inside five feet and, after Cole missed a birdie putt from just inside 13 feet, sank the tension-packed winning putt.
"Eric Cole held on to the 54-hole lead entering the final round but couldn't gain separation despite a mistake-free back nine on Sunday. Russell Henley took advantage with a surge of birdies down the stretch to force a playoff.
"Henley’s late surge denied fellow 37-year-old Cole his first PGA Tour win on a day when Ben Griffin came up just short of becoming the only player other than Ben Hogan to win consecutive tournaments at Colonial.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:16 PMRussell Henley birdies playoff hole to beat Eric Cole at Colonial after 3 birdies to end regulation
Henley’s late surge denied fellow 37-year-old Cole his first PGA Tour win on a day when Ben Griffin came up just short of becoming the only player other than Ben Hogan to win consecutive tournaments at Colonial.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:55 PMComeback at Colonial: Russell Henley tops Eric Cole in playoff
Eric Cole held on to the 54-hole lead entering the final round but couldn't gain separation despite a mistake-free back nine on Sunday. Russell Henley took advantage with a surge of birdies down the stretch to force a playoff.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:50 PMHenley beats Cole in playoff to win PGA Colonial crown
Russell Henley made four birdies in a row, the last in a playoff, to defeat fellow American Eric Cole on Sunday and win the PGA Tour Charles Schwab Challenge.On the first playoff hole, the 18th, Henley dropped his approach just inside five feet and, after Cole missed a birdie putt from just inside 13 feet, sank the tension-packed winning putt.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:20 PMCharles Schwab Challenge purse, payouts: Russell Henley overtakes Eric Cole in a playoff to win at Colonial
Russell Henley made three straight birdies to force a playoff on Sunday afternoon in Fort Worth.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:23 PMRussell Henley wins Charles Schwab Challenge
Russell Henley late birdie barrage steals victory from Eric Cole in a playoff.
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