Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
Officials at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club say they are returning to standard operating procedure this year after two years of pandemic-era golf on Hogan’s Alley.
“We are excited about the opportunity to stage a tournament under normal conditions for our fans and sponsors after the last two difficult years,” says Jim Whitten, tournament chair, in a statement.
You can bet your bentgrass that I can already taste the normal margarita. I can already hear the normal “shush it” from the marshals. And I can already feel the normal headache in the morn.
This thing at the purlieu on Country Club Circle is fabled.
“We have simplified things in a lot of ways, specifically for the purpose of providing a truly memorable experience for all who attend,” Whitten continues.
There actually was a higher purpose for this missive handed down from the good folks at Colonial: Tickets for the 76th Charles Schwab Challenge, the “Texas rite of spring” at the club Marvin Leonard built, booked for Memorial Day weekend May 25-29, are one sale.
There are three ticket offerings available for the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge: the Colonial Daily Ticket, a Villages Ticket and the PXG Patio Club Ticket.
Colonial Daily Ticket
Single day grounds ticket provides gallery access at all 18 holes, practice facilities and entry into public venues including the Fan Shop and Schwab’s 5 Performance Center. Colonial Daily Ticket holders can purchase food and beverages at locations throughout the course. 3,000 Colonial Daily Tickets are available each day, Thursday-Sunday, at the first release price of $85 per day. After the first 3,000 tickets are sold, a second release of 2,000 additional Colonial Daily Tickets are available for $100 per day.
The Wednesday Colonial Pro-Am is back!
Following a two-year pandemic hiatus because of crowd restrictions, the immensely popular Wednesday Colonial Pro-Am is back. A limited number of Wednesday-only Colonial Pro-Am tickets are available for $50. This provides grounds access and entry into the fan attractions. Food and beverages can be purchased on-course.
Villages Ticket
The Villages Ticket provides full access for shared golf viewing and all-inclusive dining and drinks in three ticket-only Villages at hole Nos. 8/9/12, 13, and 16, and also entry into Colonial’s Poolside Plaza at the Clubhouse. Village ticket holders are treated to a “carefully crafted menu” in all Villages, including premium liquors, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all included with the ticket. Only 400 Villages Tickets are available each day, Thursday-Sunday, at the price of $325 per day.
PXG Patio Club
The tournament’s only in-clubhouse ticket, featuring Colonial Signature Service and patio views of No. 16 green and No. 17 tee, is the PXG Patio Club. This venue offers a VIP tournament experience. Included with the ticket are premier dining offerings from Colonial’s Executive Chef and premium liquors, beer, wine, and soft drinks. PXG Patio Club ticket holders also have full course access and entry into the three on-course Villages and the Poolside Plaza at the Clubhouse, including food and drinks. A limited number of PXG Patio Club tickets are available each day Thursday-Sunday (Friday is sold out) at $575 per day.
Sales tax will be added to all ticket and parking purchases.
Parking
Two VIP parking options are available. Silver Parking is located at TCU’s Worth Hills Parking Garage just blocks from Colonial, with roundtrip shuttle to the Colonial Clubhouse. Silver Parking prices are $50 on Wednesday, and $75 per day, Thursday-Sunday, or $350 for the week, Wednesday-Sunday. Gold Valet Parking is also available at the Colonial Clubhouse for $150 per day or $750 for the week, Wednesday-Sunday.
All tickets and parking for the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge are electronic, paperless tickets through Ticketmaster. Purchase tickets on the tournament website www.charlesschwabchallenge.com
