Ben Griffin secured his first solo PGA Tour win at the Charles Schwab Challenge, edging out Matti Schmid by one stroke. Griffin’s steady play on a warm, windy day at Colonial earned him a final score of 12-under 268.
The 29-year-old North Carolina native overcame a challenging final round, including a crucial four-foot par putt on the 72nd hole after Schmid holed a dramatic chip shot for birdie. It was a test of composure, which Griffin passed confidently.
Griffin and Schmid had matched scores for three rounds, but momentum shifted rapidly during the final day. Griffin briefly held a five-shot lead, but Schmid clawed back late, keeping the finish tense until the final hole.
Scottie Scheffler, fresh off a PGA Championship win, finished tied for fourth, while Tommy Fleetwood and Karl Vilips delivered memorable moments. Griffin’s win follows last month’s team victory at the Zurich Classic, cementing his rising status on tour.
