At the Charles Schwab Cup finale in Phoenix, five players still have a shot at the overall Champions Tour title.
The final chapter of the 2025 Champions Tour season unfolds in Phoenix. The Charles Schwab Cup Championship marks the grand finale of the over-50 circuit and showcases the most consistent performers of the year. Held at Phoenix Country Club, a par-71 course stretching 6,860 yards, the event brings together the top 36 players of the season. While most are aiming to finish strong, five contenders still have a chance to claim the ultimate prize: the Charles Schwab Cup.
Who Will Win the 2025 Charles Schwab Cup?
Steven Alker enters the finale as the points leader. The New Zealander has built a solid cushion throughout the season, holding nearly a 100,000-point lead over Miguel Ángel Jiménez. That advantage means Alker could secure the title even with a lower finish, provided his rivals don’t perform. Jiménez must finish at least in the top 14 to stay in contention. Stewart Cink, Ernie Els, and Thomas Bjørn round out the top five, all needing strong performances to challenge for the title. For Els and Bjørn, only a win will keep their hopes alive.
German Duo Langer and Cejka Return for the Finale
From a German perspective, the Charles Schwab Cup remains a highlight in 2025. Bernhard Langer and Alex Cejka have both qualified among the top 36 players and will tee it up in Phoenix. Langer, a seven-time Charles Schwab Cup champion, is the defending champion of the season finale and enters ranked 27th. At 67, he’s seen it all in his career—yet once again finds himself in the mix. Cejka, currently 12th in the standings, also joins the field for the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.