Brandt Snedeker: Ace at Charles Schwab Challenge!

What a spectacular start to the Charles Schwab Challenge 2026 at Colonial Country Club! Veteran Brandt Snedeker made waves this week, securing a true highlight on the 16th hole. His hole-in-one on the 181-yard (165 m) Par-3 was a real statement that boosted his round late on Thursday, after a rather shaky start.

This ace was not just a brilliant individual shot, but a true momentum booster for Snedeker. Colonial Country Club, a classic, tree-lined PGA Tour venue, is known for its challenges — and a hole-in-one here is definitely not an everyday occurrence that gets lost in the weekly tournament coverage. Snedeker, a well-known name on Tour, thus delivered one of the week's biggest talking points.

Double Ace on the 16th

And as if one ace wasn't enough: Immediately on Friday morning, just hours after Snedeker's feat, A.J. Ewart followed suit. He also holed his tee shot from 197 yards (180 m) directly into the cup on the Par-3 16th hole. This was Ewart's first PGA Tour hole-in-one — and made the 16th hole the undisputed star this week.

Early Comeback Battles

The two aces were more than just highlight moments for television. Especially for Snedeker, this perfect shot was crucial to get his week back on track after a difficult start and to launch a potential comeback. It shows: Sometimes it only takes a single, perfect shot to turn a tournament on its head. The action is heating up on the greens in Texas!