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Jordan Spieth looked locked in at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
After opening with a 66 in Round 1, the Dallas native entered Friday firmly in contention on home turf. But he raised the bar even higher in Round 2, firing a blistering 62 featuring six straight birdies on the back nine, nine birdies overall, and no bogeys to surge up the leaderboard.
Yet the biggest surprise came after his round. It was soon noticed that Spieth was not listed in the field for next week’s Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth.
If that holds, it would mark the first missed appearance of his career at one of the tournaments most closely tied to his career.
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The three-time major champion has consistently performed well at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Spieth won the event in 2016, owns multiple runner-up finishes, and has repeatedly contended on Colonial Country Club’s tight, strategic layout, famously known as “Hogan’s Alley.”
Which is exactly why his apparent absence comes as such a surprise, particularly given the form he has shown this week.
The Charles Schwab Challenge may not be a Signature Event, but it remains one of the PGA Tour’s most respected stops, and this year’s tournament features a $9.9 million purse, one of the bigger payouts on the tour.
Spieth grew up in Dallas, Texas, just a short drive from Fort Worth, while spending this week competing nearby in McKinney at the Byron Nelson, making a potential skip feel even more unexpected.
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Jordan Spieth of the United States walks to the ninth green prior to THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2026 at TPC Craig Ranch on May 20, 2026 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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The obvious question now is why.
No official explanation had been given as of yet, but a possible factor could be schedule management after a demanding spring stretch, particularly with the U.S. Open looming next month.
Spieth is already qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, earning his place through his position inside the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
With one of golf’s biggest events approaching, a lighter schedule would not be entirely unprecedented.
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After opening with a 66 in Round 1, the Dallas native entered Friday firmly in contention on home turf. But he raised the bar even higher in Round 2, firing a blistering 62 featuring six straight birdies on the back nine, nine birdies overall, and no bogeys to surge up the leaderboard.
Yet the biggest surprise came after his round. It was soon noticed that Spieth was not listed in the field for next week’s Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth.
If that holds, it would mark the first missed appearance of his career at one of the tournaments most closely tied to his career.
More news: Justin Thomas Makes Feelings Clear After Aaron Rai’s PGA Championship Win
The three-time major champion has consistently performed well at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Spieth won the event in 2016, owns multiple runner-up finishes, and has repeatedly contended on Colonial Country Club’s tight, strategic layout, famously known as “Hogan’s Alley.”
Which is exactly why his apparent absence comes as such a surprise, particularly given the form he has shown this week.
The Charles Schwab Challenge may not be a Signature Event, but it remains one of the PGA Tour’s most respected stops, and this year’s tournament features a $9.9 million purse, one of the bigger payouts on the tour.
Spieth grew up in Dallas, Texas, just a short drive from Fort Worth, while spending this week competing nearby in McKinney at the Byron Nelson, making a potential skip feel even more unexpected.
More news: Garrick Higgo’s PGA Championship Drama Takes Another Turn as Backlash Grows
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Jordan Spieth of the United States walks to the ninth green prior to THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2026 at TPC Craig Ranch on May 20, 2026 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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The obvious question now is why.
No official explanation had been given as of yet, but a possible factor could be schedule management after a demanding spring stretch, particularly with the U.S. Open looming next month.
Spieth is already qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, earning his place through his position inside the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
With one of golf’s biggest events approaching, a lighter schedule would not be entirely unprecedented.
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