Championship golf comes with a sense of occasion this weekend as the Charles Schwab Cup Championship wraps up its 10th consecutive year at Phoenix Country Club, November 13–15. The PGA Tour Champions season finale gives fans an opportunity to watch some of golf’s most accomplished players compete at the historic central Phoenix course before the tournament moves to Papago Golf Club in 2027.
The championship brings together the top 36 players in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, with both the tournament trophy and the season-long Cup at stake. Defending champion Stewart Cink entered the event atop the standings, followed by Zach Johnson, Steven Alker, Padraig Harrington and Retief Goosen. With a $3 million tournament purse and a season’s work coming down to the closing rounds, there is plenty to follow beyond an individual birdie putt.
For spectators, the experience includes a Fan Zone near holes 16 and 17, a first-tee viewing platform and public seating at the 18th green. Fans can follow a favorite player around the course or settle into a viewing spot to watch the field come through. Upgraded options include the Oasis on 17, featuring views of the 17th green and par-3 15th hole, with premium food and beverages available for purchase and $1 Birdie Beers when a professional makes a birdie.
This year also closes a chapter for the host course. Phoenix Country Club has staged the championship since 2017, producing memorable finishes that include a walk-off eagle in 2019 and a nine-hole playoff in 2020. The move to Papago follows the club’s plans for a year-long, multimillion-dollar renovation in 2027. The championship will remain in Phoenix, shifting to the city-owned municipal course managed by Troon.
Gates open at 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday, with play beginning around 10:30 a.m. and concluding around 5 p.m. Free spectator parking and shuttle service are available at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Up to two children ages 15 and younger receive complimentary grounds admission with each ticketed adult, and eligible military members and veterans can obtain complimentary grounds tickets. Visit the ticket page for admission options and the Know Before You Go guide for arrival details and bag requirements.
