Who is Playing at 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs Field: 72 Golfers Qualify, Including Michael Block
The 2026 PGA Tour Champions regular season has concluded, setting the stage for the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. A total of 72 golfers have qualified for the postseason, including club professional Michael Block, who secured a place in the field after competing primarily through sponsor exemptions.
The playoffs feature three tournaments over four weeks, with a scheduled break before the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club from November 12 to 15. The field will shrink from 72 players to 54 in the second event and then to 36 for the championship.
Qualifying for the final 36-player championship field also secures a 2027 PGA Tour Champions card for those golfers, adding extra importance to the postseason.
Who Leads the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Points Race?
Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson enter the playoffs among the leading contenders in the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup standings.
Stewart Cink, ranked No. 1, has recorded five wins during the 2026 season.
Zach Johnson, ranked No. 2, is a Champions Tour rookie with six victories.
Steven Alker sits third with four wins, trailing the leaders by approximately $1 million in the points race.
Padraig Harrington ranks fourth.
Retief Goosen completes the top five.
The three-event playoff series will determine the season-long champion, with the leading players looking to maintain their positions and secure the Charles Schwab Cup title.
Has Michael Block Qualified for the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs?
Yes. Michael Block has qualified for the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs and enters the postseason ranked 42nd.
The Malbon-sponsored club professional made his way into the field after competing primarily on sponsor exemptions throughout the season. His position places him inside the projected 72-player opening field and the 54-player second-stage field.
However, Block must climb into the top 36 to qualify for the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Reaching the final event would also secure his 2027 PGA Tour Champions card under the stated qualification rules.
Full List of 72 Golfers in the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs
The following is the complete list of 72 players provided for the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, listed by their reported qualifying positions.
Stewart Cink
Zach Johnson
Steven Alker
Padraig Harrington
Retief Goosen
Ernie Els
Boo Weekley
George McNeill
Ben Crane
Alex Cejka
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Darren Clarke
Y.E. Yang
Soren Kjeldsen
Jerry Kelly
Tag Ridings
Scott Hend
Tommy Gainey
Freddie Jacobson
Richard Green
Vaughn Taylor
Cameron Percy
Rory Sabbatini
Tim O’Neal
Michael Wright
Charlie Wi
Matt Gogel
Dicky Pride
Stephen Ames
Thongchai Jaidee
Jason Caron
David Toms
Vijay Singh
Ryan Armour
Steve Allan
Bo Van Pelt
Angel Cabrera
Greg Chalmers
Paul Stankowski
Ricardo Gonzalez
Bernhard Langer
Michael Block
Darren Fichardt
Brian Gay
Steve Flesch
Paul Goydos
Robert Karlsson
K.J. Choi
Mario Tiziani
Chad Campbell
Jamie Donaldson
Justin Leonard
J.J. Henry
Scott Parel
Ken Tanigawa
Henrik Stenson
Doug Barron
Colin Montgomerie
David Duval
Tim Petrovic
Rod Pampling
Mark Hensby
Stuart Appleby
John Rollins
David Bransdon
Kevin Sutherland
Brett Quigley
Mike Weir
Mathew Goggin
Shane Bertsch
Kenny Perry
Harrison Frazar
Who Played Into or Out of the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs?
Mathew Goggin was the only player reported to have moved into playoff qualification during the final regular-season event. He began the tournament ranked 74th and climbed five positions to secure a postseason place.
His rise pushed Heath Slocum from 71st to 73rd, leaving Slocum just outside the qualifying cutoff.
Who Just Missed the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs?
The first five players outside the reported qualification line were:
Heath Slocum, 73rd
Tom Pernice Jr., 74th
Fred Couples, 75th
Kirk Triplett, 76th
Jeff Maggert, 77th
Several other notable names also finished outside the playoff field. Thomas Bjorn ranked 79th, Scott McCarron 81st, Chris DiMarco 82nd, Billy Andrade 87th, Rocco Mediate 92nd, John Daly 94th, Steve Stricker 95th, Notah Begay 99th and Jim Furyk 114th.
What Comes Next in the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs?
The postseason now moves toward the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, scheduled for November 12 to 15 at Phoenix Country Club. The field will narrow from 72 golfers to 54 and then to the final 36.
For Cink, Johnson, Alker and the other leading contenders, the playoffs offer the opportunity to claim the season-long title. For players such as Michael Block, the priority is to advance through the qualifying stages and secure a place in the season finale.
With the Charles Schwab Cup title and 2027 tour cards at stake, the upcoming events will determine how the Champions Tour season concludes.
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