Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens: How to watch, pre-tournament notes, storylines, more
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Padraig Harrington’s winning highlights from Simmons Bank
The Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs continue this week with the Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens. For the second time, Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas, will host the second of three Charles Schwab Playoffs events.
Two-time defending champion Padraig Harrington headlines the 52-player field. He is one of four World Golf Hall of Fame members in the field along with Charles Schwab No. 3 Ernie Els, No. 7 Retief Goosen and No. 25 Vijay Singh.
Miguel Ángel Jiménez remains atop the Charles Schwab Cup standings with two events remaining as No. 2 Stewart Cink, No. 4 Steven Alker and No. 5 Thomas Bjorn linger. At the conclusion of this week, the top 36 in the standings will advance to the Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Nov. 13-16).
How to follow
Television:
- Friday: 2-5 p.m., Golf Channel
- Saturday-Sunday: 1:30-4:30 p.m., Golf Channel
Tournament facts
- Course: Pleasant Valley Country Club; par 72, 7,101 yards
- Defending champion: Padraig Harrington
- Purse: $2.3 million
- Winner's share: $365,000
- Scoring records:
- Low 18-hole score: 60, Michael Allen (2014, Round 1)
- Low 36-hole score: 128, Rocco Mediate (2013)
- Low 54-hole score: 197, Padraig Harrington (2023)
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