Strong Field Set for 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge

FORT WORTH, TX – May 17, 2019 – Defending champion Justin Rose, the #2 ranked golfer in the world, will defend his title at the Charles Schwab Challenge next week against a strong field that includes eight of the top 15 players in the world. The event is May 20-26 at historic Colonial Country Club, featuring a $7.3 million purse.

After Rose, the top-ranked players are Francesco Molinari (7), Bryson DeChambeau (8), Xander Schauffele (9), Rickie Fowler (10), Jon Rahm (11), Paul Casey (12) and Tony Finau (15). Molinari is the British Open champion and Ryder Cup star who will make his debut at Colonial Country Club.

WGC Match Player champion Kevin Kisner, the 2017 champion at Colonial, highlights the commitments as well. Local favorite and Colonial member Ryan Palmer, who just won the Zurich Classic with Rahm as his partner, will be on hand. Other players scheduled for the annually stellar field include 2016 champion Jordan Spieth, two-time Colonial winner Zach Johnson, and other TOUR favorites such as 2013 PGA Champion , 20th ranked Patrick Reed, Ian Poulter, Jim Furyk, Brandt Snedeker, Cameron Champ, Billy Horschel, and Bill Haas. 122 total players are expected to play in the championship.

Public tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.CharlesSchwabChallenge.com or call the Colonial Ticket Office at 817.927.4281. One-day tickets for any day, Wednesday through Sunday, are $50 each. Grounds passes good for the entire week cost $125. A $15 one- day Youth Ticket for young teens will also be available. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge.

Full list of commitments attached.

2019 Committed List, as of Friday May 17, 2019 Total: 122

Byeong-Hun An Charley Hoffman J.T. Poston Abraham Ancer Tom Hoge Ted Potter, Jr. Kiradech Aphibarnrat Max Homa Ian Poulter Ryan Armour Billy Horschel Seamus Power Aaron Baddeley Beau Hossler Tom Purtzer Daniel Berger Mackenzie Hughes Andrew Putnam Ryan Blaum Sungiae Im Jon Rahm* Jonas Blixt Zach Johnson Chez Reavie Dominic Bozzelli Matt Jones Patrick Reed Scott Brown Martin Kaymer Justin Rose Bronson Burgoon Michael Kim Rory Sabbatini Sam Burns Si Woo Kim Xander Schauffele Paul Casey Whee Kim Adam Schenk Bud Cauley Kevin Kisner Ollie Schniederjans Cameron Champ Patton Kizzire Ben Silverman Wyndham Clark Colt Knost Roger Sloan Keith Clearwater Russell Knox Brandt Snedeker Corey Conners Jason Kokrak Jordan Spieth Austin Cook Anirban Lahiri Scott Stallings Ben Crane Andrew Landry Brendan Steele Joel Dahmen Scott Langley Shawn Stefani Bryson DeChambeau Kevin Streelman Jason Dufner Kyoung-Hoon Lee Chris Stroud Matt Every* Adam Long Brian Stuard Tony Finau Dru Love Hudson Swafford Matthew Fitzpatrick Peter Malnati Nick Taylor Rickie Fowler* Denny McCarthy Vaughn Taylor Jim Furyk Graeme McDowell Josh Teater Brice Garnett Francesco Molinari Michael Thompson Brian Gay Trey Mullinax David Toms Doug Ghim* Kevin Na Kevin Tway Talor Gooch Joaquin Niemann Peter Uihlein* Alex Noren Tyrone Van Aswegen Louis Oosthuizen Bill Haas* Carlos Ortiz Tucker Wadkins Chesson Hadley Ryan Palmer Jimmy Walker Brian Harman Rod Pampling Nick Watney Tyrrell Hatton C.T. Pan Boo Weekley J. J. Henry Pat Perez Mike Weir Tim Herron Kenny Perry Richy Werenski Kramer Hickok Scott Piercy

Bold denotes Colonial Champion Player commitments are not official until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 *Denotes Ben Hogan Award Winner

2019 CHAMPIONS’ CHOICES 2019 SPONSOR EXEMPTIONS Dru Love Tucker Wadkins Boo Weekley Colt Knost David Toms Tom Hoge Kenny Perry Ollie Schneiderjans Mike Weir Josh Teater Rod Pampling Kramer Hickok J.J. Henry Doug Ghim