After the exhilarating week of the PGA Championship, the Tour’s focus has moved to one of the most iconic, the Charles Schwab Challenge (Colonial National Invitation). With a 79-year-long history and a $9.5 million purse, the tournament has offered surprises with each edition. Take the example of 2024, where Scottie Scheffler, despite having unbeaten form for clinching seven titles, was runner-up. It has been the history of the tournament to offer new winners. Earlier, Ben Hogan led the winner list with five wins, but after that, it came down to a new face with each edition. However, with the 2025 season, things can change, and we might get a surprising name as the leader. So let’s take a look at the top 5 bets at the event.

Top picks for the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge

Scottie Scheffler

Despite the rough start, the 28-year-old has found his victory rhythm back and has showcased the best of golf in his past two participations. Scheffler, who won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and then the PGA Championship, has set the tone for his upcoming performances in 2025. Just like last year, the fans are expecting nothing less than 7 wins.

Interestingly, his third win is expected by the fans at the Texas event, i.e., the Charles Schwab Invitational. Even this year will be his attempt for revenge, as in 2024, Scheffler was placed at T2 with his 9-under 271 performance.

Jordan Spieth

With the current world No. 1, the former world No. 1 will be in strong contention for the event. The 3X major winner was hoping to claim his career Grand Slam, but unfortunately, he missed the cut at the PGA Championship after carding 2 over, and delayed the historic feat for next year. However, with his ups and downs in the result, the hopes for Jordan Spieth winning the Charles Schwab Challenge are at the top. Earlier this season, he achieved some notable finishes after starting in a low position.

Take the example of the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished T4, but before that, at the AT&T Pebble Beach, he was placed T69. Even the similar feat was repeated, as after missing the cut at the Genesis Invitational, he was T9 at the Cognizant Classic. Now that the PGA Championship missed the cut, is a victory coming in for the golfer?

Daniel Berger

After the two top names, the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge winner is on the list with high hopes for clinching his first title of the 2025 schedule. Daniel Berger has 4 PGA Tour wins since he turned pro, but what has stood out this year is his multiple close finishes. The 32-year-old had a runner-up at the WM Phoenix Open and a T3 at the RBC Heritage. Well, not just this, but after missing two cuts in the first three events, the golfer has shown consistency with his performance. He has achieved three top-20 and four top-25 finishes. With the ongoing consistent performance, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Berger clinching the title again.

Tommy Fleetwood

Next on the list is the European Tour star player, Tommy Fleetwood. The 34-year-old English professional has earned his name among the top players on the Tour. Yet, something has kept him struggling in the quest for his first PGA Tour win. But despite the ups and downs, with the 2025 schedule, he has shown some significant results. The result of this is skyrocketed hopes for his first victory. The golfer has only one finish below 50. While at all appearances, he has not just made the cut but has also achieved significant finishes. Fleetwood has two top-5, one top-10, three top-20, and two top-25 finishes.

Davis Riley

Davis Riley, the defending champion, might be the worry for every competitor on the course. The American professional who turned pro in 2022 clinched his first individual PGA Tour victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge last year. He beat Scheffler and Keegan Bradley by 5 strokes. Not just the past result is praiseworthy, but with his ongoing form, the golfer has also impressed the golf community. He has three top-10 finishes, including a notable runner-up finish at the PGA Championship.

With top names participating in significant form, it will make the tournament interesting for the fans. Well, with the history of the event, the bets might change, and an unexpected top name can emerge. But with all hopes on Scheffler, can he clinch his third consecutive title? What are your thoughts on it? Share your pick for the Charles Schwab Challenge in the comments below.