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Understanding history coursework assessment objectives.

Last summer saw a varied and wide ranging series of topics covering several thousand years’ worth of history. We’ve seen some key insights come out as a result for all units .

Topic choice

Perhaps one of the most important things to remember, before any words have been written, is to be careful of the topic that you choose. Some topics have proven to be harder to resource than others. Be mindful of the demands of the assessment objectives, not only when marking, but when choosing the topic. Students have, perhaps unsurprisingly, shown their love of certain topics, but finding a decent number of credible or valid interpretations (AO3) have proven to be much harder and have hampered responses as a result.You can read more about choosing a topic in Mike Goddard’s blog .

Resourcing the topic

We recommend that each coursework piece should use at least 10-15 sources in total, covering both primary and secondary, an essay that uses only a solitary historian’s view is not going to score high marks in AO3. Equally, if a response only uses one or two primary sources, they will be unlikely to score highly in AO2. So if a topic is proven hard to resource, it might be worth thinking again!

Synopticity matters

The other really important thing to remember is that this is a synoptic unit. The essay skills you need to show in papers 1 and 2 are similar to the essay skills needed in coursework. You have to write relevantly; answer your own question; discuss different interpretations and come to a reasoned and convincing judgement. The source skills of analysis and evaluation of primary sources by using provenance and knowledge must also be applied in coursework – remember that there are 10 marks for evaluating primary sources.

You also need to use the skills that you have been using in Unit 3 when you have evaluated the two extracts from historians by using your own knowledge. The difference between coursework and these units is that you can choose which secondary and primary sources to include – so be sure that you choose evidence which you can evaluate! You can read more about units 1-3 in the guide to assessment .

The Assessment Objectives

Let us look at some key bullet points for each of the assessment objectives. The focus here will be on common themes aimed at supporting overall improvements.

• Ensure descriptive narrative isn’t overly credited.
• Ensure responses are focussed on the question. If an answer doesn’t remain focussed throughout, it can’t be a top level response.
• Avoid long, rambling paragraphs, keep to the point!
• Ensure marks for evaluation are for evaluation, and not for explanation – it doesn’t matter how excellently they’ve explained a source if they haven’t evaluated it.
• Evaluation at this level should reflect the skills learnt for unit 1 – evaluation of provenance and using own knowledge, but must be more than simple comments like: “This is a good source as the writer was living at the time”.
• Example of basic evaluation: “Hitler made the speech and he was the leader and would know”
• Better to say: “Hitler was making the speech at a time when war was imminent and emotions were high, but it may not reflect his true intentions, because the policy was still to force Jews to emigrate
• The key messages here were similar to AO2 but also include:
• Sometimes students simply cross reference historians and that would not be credited highly. For example, comments like “Kershaw agrees with Evans”.
• The only effective form of evaluation is always going to be that based on contextual evidence and ones that are sustained throughout the response.

The full asessment objectives can be accessed via the website .

As some key takeaways, we would urge your students to remember the following:

• Remember to choose the right topic – something that interests the student is great, but only if it is ‘doable’.
• Remember how to use AO2 and AO3 – simply saying “he was/wasn’t there at the time” or “Man agrees with Weatherford” (for any Mongol fans out there) is not enough.
• Remember to focus on the question not the topic!

Finally – scripts with commentaries from the summer series are now available on interchange

INSET material will also be available in due course.

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We have a brand new interactive tool, giving you access to thousands of pre-approved coursework questions, bringing you a whole new way of submitting questions to us. Make sure you’ve signed up to updates to keep up to date with all the latest news and events.

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History A-Level Coursework Exemplar Essay (Full Marks and Grade A* Achieved)

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History A-Level Coursework Exemplar Essay (Full Marks and Grade A* Achieved).

Title: Muslim disunity was the most important reason for the success of the First Crusade. How far do you agree?

This resource contains a full mark A* coursework essay that was awarded this grade in 2022. Included is an introduction, establishment of criteria, theme analysis, primary sources, historical interpretations and interim/final judgements. Furthermore, footnotes and an extensive bibliography (Harvard) are also included in this 13-page resource. Also included is a workbook to help you plan your own coursework as well as some advice sheets from the examiners.

Please use this resource (PDF version) to aid your study and how to plan your essay, rather than copying the content. Despite this, the information could well be very useful if you are studying the Crusades and Crusader States at A-Level (OCR and AQA exam boards).

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Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge

A fter the head-spinning shock of Rory McIlroy's divorce and Scottie Scheffler's arrest wore off, it was Xander Schauffele who ultimately was the star in Louisville. Schauffele - who has been a major contender for years, but has struggled to close the deal - outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland on a soft Valhalla layout that yielded the lowest winning score in major championship history.

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2024 Charles Schwab Challenge

I completely understand if you are stumbling away from the PGA Championship feeling like someone who has just been on a weekend bender in Vegas. While the storylines of this week's Charles Schwab Challenge have little hope of matching the buzz at the PGA, we shouldn't overlook this storied event, even as we fight to get through the major championship hangover.

If you weren't crazy about last week's bomb-and-gouge layout at Valhalla, you might enjoy this week's Colonial course which is in many ways the complete opposite. The classic Texas track mutes the advantage of the bombers by emphasizing position off the tee, sharp approach play, and solid putting. While the big hitters certainly can - and have on several occasions - played well in this event, Colonial undoubtedly evens the playing field for the Tour's shorter hitters and routinely rewards those familiar with the ins and outs of the Texas track.

Despite coming off consecutive weeks with a Signature Event and a major championship, there are still a few of golf's top stars who have elected to tee it up at Colonial. The headliner is, of course, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who will look to rebound from what may well have been the strangest week of his life at Valhalla (I'd keep an eye out for a WD). Scheffler will be joined by Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, and Max Homa. They will all be looking to topple defending Charles Schwab champion Emiliano Grillo.

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The Course: Colonial Country Club

Par 70 - 7,209 Yards, Greens: Bentgrass, Designed By: John Bredemus & Perry Maxwell

This 1936 design was recognized as an instant classic. Since Colonial made its debut on the PGA Tour in 1946, the event has been played under many names, but the course has continued to endure as a mainstay on the schedule.

The tight fairways and multiple doglegs that are cut through the course's pecan trees make this layout difficult to overpower, with a premium being placed on a player's ball striking, shotmaking, and short-game abilities.

While distance is not something we ever want to totally dismiss, it does take something of a backseat in importance this week. Basically, this layout serves as an "equalizer" for the game's shorter hitters and, from DFS and betting perspectives, brings a large portion of the field into consideration.

Recent Charles Schwab Winners

• 2023: Emiliano Grillo (-8)
• 2022: Sam Burns (-9)
• 2021: Jason Kokrak (-14)
• 2020: Daniel Berger (-15)
• 2019: Kevin Na (-13)

Scottie Scheffler

If Scottie Scheffler is playing, I don't really know how you can have any sort of write-up without putting him at the top of the list. Not that we need an excuse to talk about the World No. 1, but for the purposes of this article, he's been fantastic in prior trips to Colonial, settling for a share of third place last year and falling short in a playoff to Sam Burns in the 2022 edition of the Schwab.

The Texan is obviously very familiar with the style of golf we'll see this week and he's completely equipped to handle all challenges this classic layout might throw at him. I have full faith in Scheffler's T2G skill set - he possesses every shot in the book - and imagine this week will simply come down to how well he's rolling the ball on the greens.

If I have any concerns with Scottie in this spot, they are solely off-the-course nitpicks. His arraignment for the unfortunate Valhalla incident was originally scheduled for Tuesday but has now been pushed back until June 3. While it's being almost universally reported that all charges against him will ultimately be dropped, I imagine this whole situation will weigh at least a tiny bit on his mind until things are completely cleared up. That said, he looked extremely sharp on Sunday at Valhalla, and he could well enter the Schwab feeling as though he has some "unfinished business" from last week.

Jordan Spieth

You can make a strong case that Collin Morikawa should occupy this spot, but man, it's tough to write a course history article about Colonial and not at least mention Jordan Spieth. The often-volatile Texan has been largely bankable in his home state throughout his career and that maxim has especially held true at the Charles Schwab Challenge, an event that he won in 2016 and has scored three additional runner-up finishes. In 11 career starts at Colonial, Speith has recorded eight total top-10 finishes and amassed a scoring average of 67.95, both of which are the best marks among this week's entrants.

As for his current form, well, that's where things get interesting. The three-time major champion has largely been a non-factor in recent months, even on courses where he normally thrives such as Augusta National and Harbour Town. Admittedly, his recent struggles make it difficult to pull the trigger on him at the massive price tag he carries on DraftKings, though he did show some flashes of life while gaining 4.6 strokes T2G in last week's PGA Championship.

Justin Rose

Though it's fair to say that Justin Rose's best days are behind him, the 43-year-old and former World No. 1 reminded us last week at Valhalla that he can still play a little golf from time to time. The Englishman scored an impressive T6 in the PGA Championship, an outing that was highlighted by a Saturday 64.

Rose's output last week was powered not only by a hot putter but also by his best ball-striking performance of 2024. He gained a rock-solid 3.6 strokes T2G in Kentucky, while also putting forth positive numbers both OTT and on Approach last week. The vet brings that positive momentum to a classic Colonial layout on which he's thrived throughout his career. Rosie won the Schwab while at the peak of his powers in 2018. He's since added three more top-20 finishes at Colonial in subsequent starts.

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Austin Eckroat

A course history article naturally leads us to veteran guys who have tons of course experience and have had several years to bulk up their event CVs. However, there's no rule that says we can't occasionally throw a young up-and-comer in here, so I'm rounding out the week with Austin Eckroat.

The 25-year-old has just one trip to Colonial on his pro resume, but he certainly impressed with a T16 in his Schwab debut last year. Since then, Eckroat has nabbed his first PGA Tour victory while wielding red-hot for the majority of 2024. His skill set screams that he'll be competitive at Colonial for years to come. He grades out 14th in Good Drives Gained (L36) and 21st in SG: APP (L36) among this week's entrants. The rising star should head to Texas in confident form, as he's fresh off a T18 in last week's PGA Championship.

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Stanford wins 2024 ncaa di women's golf championship.

No. 1 Stanford has defeated No. 6 UCLA for the 2024 DI women's golf national championship.

This is the Cardinal's second title in the last three years and the third since winning their first in 2015.

The team championship finals concluded on May 22 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, hosted by the University of Texas at Austin.

Texas A&M's Adela Cernousek captured the DI women's golf individual title to become the first golfer In Texas A&M history to win an individual championship. 

Regional action for the 2024 NCAA DI women's golf championships concluded on May 8 and the championship field of 30 teams and six individuals (not affiliated with those teams) was determined. See the full championships release here.  Below you can find the results of each round of finals.

2024 DI women's golf schedule, results

Finals (May 17-22)

• No. 1 Stanford def.  No. 6 UCLA
• No. 1 Stanford def. No. 4 USC
• No. 6 UCLA def. No. 7 Oregon
• No. 1 Stanford def. No. 8 Auburn
• No. 7 Oregon def. No. 2 LSU
• No. 6 UCLA def. No. 3 Texas A&M
• No. 4 USC def. No. 5 Clemson
• T-1. LSU - 1154
• T-1. Stanford - 1154
• T-3. Texas A&M -1157
• 🏆 1. Adela Cernousek, Texas A&M - Winner, 276  
• 2. Lottie Woad, Florida State - 279
• 3. Paula Martin Sampedro - 282
• 1. Texas A&M -854
• 2. Stanford -855
• 3. LSU -863
• 1. Texas A&M -565
• 2. Stanford - 570
• 3. Clemson -573
• 1. Clemson -280
• 2. Texas A&M - 281
• T-3. Stanford - 285
• T-3. Auburn  - 285
• T-3. Northwestern - 285

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The 30 teams competing in the championship : Auburn, Oregon, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tulsa, Ole Miss, Texas, Wake Forest, Mississippi State, Oregon State, LSU, Clemson, SMU, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Stanford, Duke, Virginia, Arizona State, San Jose State, Southern California, Oklahoma State, Michigan State, Northwestern, Pepperdine, Arkansas, Purdue, Baylor, UCLA and Florida State.

The six individuals competing in the championship : Isabella McCauley of Minnesota, Bailey Davis of Tennessee, Carla Bernat of Kansas State, Jasmine Leovao of Long Beach State, Lauren Beaudreau of Notre Dame and Veronika Kedronova of Kent State

Regionals (May 6-8)

Regional selections were made on Wednesday, April 24 on the Golf Channel. Find the full schedule and championships information below.  See the regional selections release here .

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How the 2024 NCAA DI women's golf championships work

Regionals took place May 6-8 and will be followed by the championship finals from May 17-22 in Carlsbad, California.

In regional play, six 54-hole regional competitions will be played to determine the participants in the championship finals. In each regional, 12 teams and six individuals not on those teams will compete. The low five teams and the individual not on those teams will advance to the finals. Beginning in 2024, regional champion awards will be given to the team champions.

In the championship finals, all 30 teams and six individuals will complete 54 holes of stroke play. Following 54 holes of competition, the top 15 teams along with the top nine individuals will advance for one additional day of stroke play to determine the top eight teams for match-play competition and the 72-hole stroke-play individual champion. The top eight teams after 72 holes of play will be placed into a bracket with the No. 1 seed playing the No. 8 seed, the No. 2 seed playing the No. 7 seed, the No. 3 seed playing the No. 6 seed and the No. 4 seed playing the No. 5 seed in match play.

A total of five points will be available with one point being awarded for each individual match. Winning teams will advance to the semifinals and subsequently the finals. The first team to win three points within the team match will advance, or in the case of the final match be declared the national champion.

Championships history

The Wake Forest women defeated Southern California to win the 2023 DI women's golf national title. Rose Zhang of Stanford won the 2023 individual title , becoming the first back-to-back individual NCAA champion. See the full championship history below:

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$Fourth Round canceled due to rain

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Inside the most bizarre day in major golf with the arrest of Scottie Scheffler

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The most shocking day in golf major championship history began with a tragedy, and saw Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 male player in the world, arrested, booked into a local jail and released in time to tee off.

It was just after 5 a.m. on a rainy Friday morning that police were called to the street outside of Valhalla Golf Club. A shuttle bus traveling down Shelbyville Road struck and killed John Mills, a local man working the PGA Championship for a tournament vendor.

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The fatal wreck caused traffic to be shut down in both directions outside of Valhalla, which is hosting the major championship for the first time in a decade. Scheffler arrived at the scene an hour later, amid a steady rain and flashing police lights, seeking to enter the property and begin preparation for an 8:48 a.m. tee time for Round 2 of the PGA Championship. A police and security presence outside of a major championship routine is typical, even common. “I drive by cops like that probably 10 times a year,” one PGA Tour swing coach said, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter.

What happened next was anything but common. When Scheffler, traveling eastbound, attempted to move his vehicle into the westbound lane, according to the Louisville Police Department arrest report, detective Bryan Gillis attempted to stop the vehicle. The police report said Scheffler continued forward, “dragging Detective Gillis to the ground,” and noted that he suffered injuries that required medical treatment, as well as irreparable damage to his $80 uniform pants. Jeff Darlington, an ESPN NFL reporter assigned to cover the second golf major of the year, happened to be on the scene and watched it unfold, reporting that Scheffler’s vehicle moved 10 to 20 yards before coming to a final stop.

Scheffler’s attorney, Steve Romines, said Scheffler was originally instructed to go in and that the officer directing traffic was not part of the event traffic detail. “So that’s where the miscommunication arose and that’s why we’re here,” Romines said Friday morning.

When Scheffler did stop, he lowered his window and the officer reached in, grabbed Scheffler’s arm and pulled the door open, Darlington reported. The officer then put Scheffler in handcuffs and pushed him against the car. As Scheffler was escorted toward a police car in the rainy dark, a video filmed by Darlington showed Scheffler turning to say, “Can you help?”

“You need to get out of the way,” another officer told Darlington. “Right now, he’s going to jail, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Scheffler was booked at the Louisville Department of Corrections at 7:28 a.m. and faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. A court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

After taking mugshot photos in an orange jumpsuit that were quickly posted online and stretching inside a jail cell as he wondered whether he would be released in time, Scheffler was released at 8:40 a.m. and was picked up in a black SUV with Valhalla co-owner Jimmy Kirchdorfer in the passenger seat. He arrived at the course at 9:12 a.m., less than an hour before his 10:08 a.m. tee time, which had been delayed along with the starts for the rest of the field because of the long backup caused by the crash.

Scheffler went into the clubhouse, ate a quick breakfast and went to the driving range with just more than 30 minutes to spare for a shortened practice session.

All eyes were on Scheffler’s team as they made their way through the practice area and over the player bridge that connects the putting green and the range. Players turned their heads as the world No. 1 walked down the driving range to an open bay in the middle of the hitting area, as 30 media members followed along as closely as allowed.

“You good?” Rickie Fowler asked Scheffler.

“All good,” Scheffler replied.

The crowd of thousands stood in the rain peeking their heads around the corner hoping to see the No. 1 player in the world and the No. 1 topic of conversation in sports. Dozens of cameras set up along each side of the 10th fairway, and seemingly every reporter with a credential crammed themselves inside the ropes. This was the kind of gallery only seen by Tiger Woods in his prime.

Then the 6-foot-3 Scheffler made his way between the tarped fences and appeared under a large umbrella wearing a white quarter zip and blue pants. Before the starter could announce Scheffler’s name, the Louisville crowd unleashed a roar that most onlookers agreed was exponentially louder than any first tee walk-up they’d ever heard.

“Scott-ie! Scott-ie! Scott-ie!” they chanted.

One fan yelled, “Free Scottie!” Another said, “You look great in orange!” One said, “One of us!” In recent weeks, pieces have been written on Scheffler’s lack of charisma to match his top spot in golf. Friday morning, the entire property seemed behind Scheffler in a way no gallery had ever been before, a surreal scene of Scheffler’s lionization so quickly after his arrest.

As he hit his opening tee shot and walked down the first fairway, Scheffler walked alongside playing partners Wyndham Clark and Brian Harman. He animatedly told them a story, clearly recounting what happened Friday morning. Harman stared back with a look of shock. As Scheffler stuck his first approach shot feet from the hole for an easy birdie, “The whole world is on your side,” could be heard before another “Scottie!” chant broke out on his way to No. 11.

Scheffler’s 5.5-hour round continued that way, a mixture of extreme support and juvenile humor quick to forget a man’s death led to this moment. As he teed off on No. 15, a fan said, “What is this, a work release program?” Another said to the security detail of police officers, “What? You’re just going to let him walk away like that?” The officers laughed.

But the “Free Scottie” chants were constant. On the 16th hole, a fan named Bob Parks proudly unzipped his jacket and held it apart with his arms to make sure Scheffler and company saw his white T-shirt with “FREE SCOTTIE” written in black marker. Scheffler, with his head down in focus all day, did not notice. A few yards away, another group of three displayed similar shirts. They said they grabbed markers to scrawl on the clothes as soon as they saw the news around 7:30 a.m. Other fans printed shirts with Scheffler’s mugshot. Another man in a orange prison jumpsuit costume said he stopped at a Party City on the way.

Scheffler said after his round that his body was shaking for an hour as he sat in a jail cell trying to lower his heart rate. He had no idea if he’d be able to play, so he went through as much of his stretching routine as possible in a cell knowing it would be a tight turnaround if he returned to the course. “That was a first for me,” he joked. He said the officer who drove him into the station was kind and they had a good talk, so as he sat waiting to go in, he asked, “Hey, excuse me, can you just come hang out with me for a few minutes so I can calm down?” Scheffler said he was never angry, just in shock. At one point he looked up from his cell and saw himself being arrested on ESPN.

One older officer looked at Scheffler and asked: “So do you want the full experience today?”

Scheffler looked back at the officer confused, saying he didn’t know how to answer that.

“Come on, man, you want a sandwich?” the officer said back. So Scheffler, who had not eaten, had a sandwich.

Eventually, one officer knocked on his cell and said, “Let’s go.” Scheffler looked up at the TV, saw the time and realized he might be able to make it if the traffic wasn’t bad. He got in the car and his manager, Blake Smith, asked if he still wanted to play. Scheffler said of course. He got out there and immediately heard the immense support, saying he tried to stay focused but that support meant so much to him.

Despite all the chaos surrounding the wild day, Scheffler shot a 66 to enter the clubhouse just two behind the leaders. It was a better round than he played Thursday.

And as Scheffler wrapped up the back nine, his security detail was asked if they’d been heckled all day.

“Oh yeah,” the officer said. “I’d be heckling us too.”

A group of players in the Valhalla locker room gathered and wondered what to do. Will Zalatoris said conversations were had about going to the PGA of America and halting the second round. A man had just died. And the top contender, the No. 1 player in the world, had been arrested.

“It was just bizarre,” Zalatoris said.

Even before Friday’s tragedy, Zalatoris thought the tournament was such a logistical mess that he told his parents not to come. “I’m not happy I was proven right,” he said. He said it’s taken him nearly an hour to get to the course each day despite staying just half a mile away, and Friday it was so bad he left his wife in the car and he, Cameron Young and Austin Eckroat walked the highway to reach the course. When they got there, the tournament workers didn’t know who they were or if they should be allowed in.

Two-time major champ Collin Morikawa, like Zalatoris and so many others, wanted to pause the conversation and remind everyone of the worst thing that happened Friday.

“It’s unfortunate for the person that did pass away earlier today,” Morikawa said. “I don’t think that’s getting talked about enough, or at all.”

And as Scheffler walked up to his packed news conference Friday afternoon, he took a deep breath and started talking about John Mills. He downplayed the interaction that led to his arrest, saying he couldn’t comment on it but it would get handled. Instead, he reflected on Mills’ family.

“I can’t imagine what they’re going through this morning,” Scheffler said. “One day he’s heading to the golf course to watch a tournament. A few moments later he’s trying to cross the street, and now he’s no longer with us. I can’t imagine what they’re going through. My heart — I feel for them. I’m sorry.”

Now there are two days left in the PGA Championship and Scheffler remains right in the mix for a second consecutive major victory. His legal issues will be waiting for him once the tournament is over. His arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to online court records.

Scheffler tried to get back to his routine Friday afternoon, practicing a little with plans to go to the gym afterwards. His focus will be calming down from his strange Friday morning and trying to return to normal for the rest of the weekend. No more stretching in a jail cell.

(Photo: Michael Reaves / Getty Images)

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2024 Charles Schwab Challenge predictions, expert picks, odds, field rankings, golf best bets at Colonial

The pga tour returns to the lone star state the week following the pga championship.

On the heels of a dramatic PGA Championship, the PGA Tour returns to action for the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge. Traveling to Colonial Country Club once again, players will face a new test after the golf course underwent extensive renovations following the 2023 edition of the tournament.

A year ago, Emiliano Grillo defeated Adam Schenk in a playoff with Scottie Scheffler just missing out on extra holes. The world No. 1 headlines the field this year following a hectic week in Louisville. The Dallas-Fort Worth area resident looks to get back to his winning ways at a venue where he has done everything but raise a trophy.

Winning four of his last six events, Scheffler comes to Colonial having finished T3 in 2023 and losing in a playoff to his good friend Sam Burns in 2022. Scheffler is joined in the field by a number of his U.S. Ryder Cup teammates including Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, Max Homa and Brian Harman.

Morikawa continues to make strides towards his former quality as he once again factored in a major championship. A member of the final group in the final round in the first two major championships of the season, the two-time major champ aims to capture his first title of 2024 in Texas.

Speaking of Texas, Spieth will hope a return to his backyard will bring a return of his form. There may be no other venue on the PGA Tour schedule more conducive for the 30-year-old's success as he boasts eight top-10 finishes in 11 appearances including a win in 2016.

Si Woo Kim, Sungjae Im, Min Woo Lee and Tom Kim round out a large international contingent at Colonial with Tony Finau, Denny McCarthy and Chris Kirk also in the mix.

2024 Charles Schwab Challenge schedule

Dates:  May 23-26 |  Location:  Colonial Country Club — Fort Worth, Texas Par:  70 |  Yardage:  7,289 |  Purse:  $9,100,000

2024 Charles Schwab Challenge field, odds

• Scottie Scheffler (5/2): Outside of Saturday's performance, Scheffler was near flawless at Valhalla with rounds of 67-66-73-65. If he is able to get through last week and still finish inside the top 10, one has to wonder if that truly is his floor. It has been the last nine tournaments as he hasn't finished worse than T10 since the end of January. He's gained strokes putting in six straight events, has a terrific history at this golf course and remains far and away the best player in the world. A fifth win of the season would come to the surprise of no one.
• Collin Morikawa (12-1): Ever since the Masters, Morikawa has started to string together quality starts. He has rattled off five straight top 25s including top fives at the year's first two major championships and another top 10 at the RBC Heritage. The 27-year-old insists he is close to finding the golf swing that led to his early success, but the numbers don't necessarily agree quite yet. Morikawa has enjoyed a fantastic month both on and around the greens with his iron play slowly returning. If the approach play matches the short-game prowess this week, Morikawa should love his chances.
• Jordan Spieth (20-1): If you haven't sounded the alarm on Spieth yet, this week should be the last straw if things get hairy. The three-time major champion has one top 20 in a 10-tournament stretch that includes four missed cuts and a disqualification. Despite some concerns about his game and his wrist, Spieth has started to show that he may be heading in the right direction. He continues to drive the golf ball as well as ever and the early season short-game woes appear to be a thing of the past. The missing link is easy to identify when looking at his stat sheet: his iron play.
• Max Homa (20-1): A win feels close, and it may very well come this week. Homa comes into Texas having finished inside the top 10 in three of his last seven events including two weeks ago at Quail Hollow. He has the entirety of his game cooperating, and a slight uptick from the big stick could yield a big result. After a sluggish start to his career at Colonial, Homa has finished T23 and T9 in his last two appearances. 
• Tony Finau (30-1): Finishing T18 at the PGA Championship may have been the worst Finau could have done with how he hit his irons at Valhalla. The 34-year-old gained just about 10 strokes on approach in Louisville only to be undone by some poor driving and putting numbers. The good news for Finau is he tends to putt well at Colonial, evidenced by his second-place finish in 2019 and T4 result in 2023.
• Harris English (33-1)
• Si Woo Kim (35-1)
• Sungjae Im (35-1)
• Brian Harman (40-1)
• Denny McCarthy (40-1)

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2024 PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele dominates leaderboard with record-tying round

Xander Sch auffele 's performance in the 2024 PGA Championship was nothing short of historic. Schauffele not only had a phenomenal start but also etched his name in the record books again by tying the lowest round in a major championship with a remarkable 62 in the opening round. This feat also marked him as the first player to achieve this score twice in a major. 

Moreover, Schauffele left an indelible mark on the Valhalla Golf Club, shattering the previous record with a stunning nine-under-par 62. This record, previously held by Jose Maria Olazabal since the 2000 PGA Championship with a score of 63, now belongs to Schauffele.

In a display of exceptional skill, Schauffele also shot a 62 in the first round of the US Open in 2023. This achievement placed him in the elite company of just two other players, Rickie Fowler and Brandon Grace, who have ever broken this record. 

2024 PGA Championship live updates: Xander Schauffele leads, Tiger Woods remains in the hunt

Who is Xander Schauffele ?

Xander Schauffele is from San Diego, California. He turned pro in 2015 and joined the PGA Tour in 2017. Since turning professional, Schauffele has played in 174 events, won seven times, and has finished in the Top 10 eight times.

Schauffele's most recent PGA Tour wins include the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open, 2022 Travelers Championship and the 2022 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. 

Schauffele was also apart of the Team USA for the 2020 Olympic Games and won gold with a -18. 

Schauffele's total earnings are estimated to be around $46 million.

2024 PGA Championship and how to watch

• Dates:  May 16-19, 2024
• Time:  Coverage begins 7 a.m. ET Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Location:  Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky
• Cable TV:  ESPN (Thursday, Friday, early Saturday, early Sunday); CBS (Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon)
• Streaming:   ESPN+ ; YouTube TV; Paramount+;  fuboTV

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