The 2024 PGA Tour Champions season reaches its exciting finale this week with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club in Arizona. With a $3 million purse and $528,000 for the event winner, the stakes are high, but for 10 players, the prize they’re truly eyeing is the prestigious season-long Charles Schwab Cup title.
Leading the standings is Ernie Els, who has had a standout season with three wins. A victory would secure him the Charles Schwab Cup, though he could still claim it with a top-four finish, depending on other outcomes. Close behind, Steven Alker, who sits second, can capture the Cup with another win or even with a top-three finish if Els doesn’t perform as well.
Stephen Ames and Padraig Harrington also control their own destinies, needing a win this week to guarantee their spot at the top. Meanwhile, Y.E. Yang, who recently defeated Bernhard Langer in a playoff, and Richard Green are both contenders who would take the cup with a victory at Phoenix.
Further down, K.J. Choi, Ricardo Gonzalez, Paul Broadhurst, and Jerry Kelly all have a shot at the Cup, though their chances depend on specific finishes by their rivals. For example, Kelly must win and see Els finish well outside the top rankings to claim the title.
This season’s showdown promises a thrilling end to a year filled with remarkable performances, and each of these ten players has the chance to make history. Here’s the full list of contenders:
- Ernie Els
- Steven Alker
- Stephen Ames
- Padraig Harrington
- Y.E. Yang
- Richard Green
- K.J. Choi
- Ricardo Gonzalez
- Paul Broadhurst
- Jerry Kelly