Ace on 8th hole caps solid round at Colonial and excites home crowd

A Sunday Spark in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas – May 28, 2023
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler gave fans a Sunday moment to remember at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, dropping a sensational hole-in-one on the par-3 8th during the final round at Colonial Country Club. The Texas native’s ace came at a pivotal moment, igniting cheers from the local crowd and adding a flash of brilliance to his steady finish.

Though not in contention for the win, Scheffler’s flawless strike reminded everyone why he’s among the game’s elite—and gave his home-state supporters something special to celebrate.

A Defining Shot

The 8th hole at Colonial played 183 yards on Sunday, with a tucked pin that challenged precision. Scheffler pulled a 7-iron and delivered a pure strike that never left the flag. One hop, a quick roll, and it disappeared into the cup.

The gallery erupted, and Scheffler offered a subtle fist pump as he walked off the tee. In classic Scheffler fashion, his post-round response was humble:

“It was a great shot—just the right number. The crowd made it even better.”

It marked Scheffler’s second career ace on the PGA Tour, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment in front of a Texas crowd.

Leaderboard Impact

Scheffler began the day just outside the top 10. The ace helped him build momentum in his round and finish with a solid 3-under 67, pushing him to 7-under for the tournament—good enough for a T3 finish.

While he didn’t catch Emiliano Grillo, who won after a two-hole playoff against Adam Schenk, Scheffler’s Sunday charge solidified another top-tier performance in a season full of them.

His consistency this year remains unmatched—this was his 12th top-10 finish in his last 14 starts, a stretch of dominance that has kept him at the top of the OWGR.

Other Notables

The tournament ended in dramatic fashion as Grillo claimed his second PGA Tour title, edging out Schenk in extra holes. Grillo had earlier double-bogeyed the 72nd after his ball found a water hazard via a cart path—a rare misstep in an otherwise sharp week.

Meanwhile, Max Homa posted a Sunday 66 to finish T9, continuing his push toward a strong summer schedule.

What’s Next

Scheffler now turns his attention to the upcoming Memorial Tournament and then the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. With his form dialed in and confidence high, he remains a favorite at every event he tees it up.

As for the Charles Schwab Challenge, it delivered again—with its signature mix of tradition, drama, and now, a highlight-worthy ace from one of the game’s very best.

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