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Russell Henley rallies to challenge Eric Cole at Charles Schwab Challenge

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Russell Henley rallies to challenge Eric Cole at Charles Schwab Challenge
Summary

Russell Henley secured a dramatic finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge on May 31, 2026, at Colonial Country Club. Eric Cole held a 54-hole lead but faltered in the final round, finishing with an even-par score. Henley surged late with birdies on the last three holes to force a playoff. In the playoff, both players faced pressure; Henley executed a key approach shot to four feet, while Cole fell short on his birdie attempt. Henley's victory marks his sixth title on the PGA Tour.

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  • •Eric Cole led after 54 holes but ended with an even-par 70.
  • •Henley made birdies on the last three holes to reach 12 under.
  • •In the playoff, Henley hit his approach shot to four feet.
  • •Cole's final drive landed in the rough and affected his chance.
  • •Henley's victory is his sixth on the PGA Tour.
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  • 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — It was an incredible finish at Colonial, unless you were the journeyman who’s dream win just got whacked
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Russell Henley's improbable late charge at the Charles Schwab Challenge denies Eric Cole his first PGA Tour win in painful fashion

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