2026 Stifel Charity Classic at Norwood Hills Country Club
The 2026 Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions returns to Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis from October 23 through October 25. For the first time, the three-round tournament opens the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, bringing the top 72 players from the regular-season standings into a high-pressure fight for one of 54 places in the second postseason event.
The championship is contested on Norwood Hills' West Course, a Wayne Stiles design listed by the PGA TOUR at par 71 and 6,992 yards. Rolling and undulating fairways, mature trees, strategic bunkering, contoured greens, demanding approach angles, and subtle short-game challenges reward accuracy, disciplined iron play, confident putting, and patient course management.
This page is the main CaddyBytes Stifel Charity Classic hub for live scoring, playoff-field developments, Norwood Hills course analysis, highlights, Thomas Bjørn defending-champion coverage, Charles Schwab Cup advancement scenarios, charitable-impact stories, tournament history, and round-by-round reporting from St. Louis.
🏌️ Norwood Hills Country Club West Course — St. Louis, Missouri Par 71 • 6,992 Yards • Wayne Stiles Golden-Age Design
Norwood Hills Country Club's West Course has hosted the tournament since its 2021 launch. The historic routing is built around accurate driving, control from uneven lies, precise approach placement, confident play into contoured greens, deft recovery work, and disciplined decisions when playoff pressure increases.
Quick Course Overview
Norwood Hills was founded in 1922 and selected Wayne Stiles as its course architect. The West Course is the championship layout and has hosted the 1948 PGA Championship, the 2001 U.S. Senior Amateur, and the 2018 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur. Its Golden-Age character is defined by rolling fairways, natural movement, mature trees, strategic bunkers, and greens that reward the correct approach angle.
Course Type / Conditions
- Traditional St. Louis parkland layout with rolling and undulating fairways
- Wayne Stiles routing shaped by natural terrain, strategic angles, mature trees, and classical bunkering
- Par-71 scorecard measuring 6,992 yards for PGA TOUR Champions competition
- Contoured green complexes that place a premium on distance control, putting, and recovery skill
What Matters Most
- Driving accuracy to preserve clear approaches and avoid difficult lies beneath mature trees
- Iron precision because poorly placed approaches can leave demanding two-putts or short-sided recoveries
- Uneven-lie control across rolling fairways where stance and trajectory change frequently
- Playoff composure with every shot affecting advancement into the top 54
Player-Fit Keys
- Experienced strategists who value position, angles, and disciplined targets
- Strong approach players capable of controlling spin and distance into contoured greens
- Confident putters who can read subtle movement and convert mid-range chances
- Reliable scramblers who can recover from bunkers, rough, and difficult green-side lies
Winning Formula
- Keep tee shots in position and avoid compounding mistakes from the rough or trees
- Favor the correct side of greens instead of chasing every flag
- Take advantage of scoring holes without giving strokes back on demanding par 4s
- Stay patient as both the tournament lead and the playoff advancement line move
Stifel Charity Classic
2026 Stifel Charity Classic
Tournament Details
Date: October 23-25, 2026
Location: Norwood Hills Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri
Format: 54-hole Charles Schwab Cup Playoff event
Purse: $2.3 million
A 72-player playoff opener on Norwood Hills' historic Wayne Stiles West Course.
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2026 Stifel Charity Classic
Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs
Norwood Hills Country Club — St. Louis, Missouri
$2.3 million purse and a 72-player playoff field
Opening event of the three-tournament Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs
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Norwood Hills West Course
St. Louis Championship Venue
Par 71 • 6,992 Yards
Golden-Age parkland design with rolling, undulating fairways
Strategic bunkering, mature trees, contoured greens, and demanding approach angles
Host of the 1948 PGA Championship and multiple USGA championships
Defending Champion: Thomas Bjørn
2025 Stifel Champion
Winning Score: 12-Under 201
Closed with a 4-under 67 to tie Cameron Percy
Won with a 35-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole
Earned his first individual PGA TOUR Champions victory
Norwood Hills Course-Fit Keys
Position, Iron Control & Contoured Greens
Accuracy, Patience and Short-Game Touch
Drive into position and avoid blocked approaches beneath mature trees
Control iron shots from rolling and uneven fairway lies
Leave manageable putts and avoid short-sided misses around contoured greens
Playoff Field & Storyline Watch
Top 72 Begin the Postseason
Double Points, Elimination Pressure and Cup Contenders
Only the top 54 after Sunday advance to the Simmons Bank Championship
Double points increase the opportunity for major movement in the standings
Final entries, withdrawals, tee times, featured groups, and projected advancement positions will be tracked through the news page
2026 Playoff Opener
First Postseason Event in St. Louis
New Role for the Sixth Annual Tournament
The tournament becomes part of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs for the first time
St. Louis opens the three-event series that determines the season-long champion
The field is reduced from 72 to 54 before the second postseason event
St. Louis Community Impact
Charity Is the Big Winner
Local Support Through Tournaments for Charity
The event is owned and operated by Tournaments for Charity, a St. Louis nonprofit organization
Tournament proceeds support charitable organizations throughout the greater St. Louis area
Pro-ams, special events, volunteer efforts, hospitality, and fan activities extend the event's community reach
Tournament News & Highlights
Round Coverage
News, Video and Playoff Movement
Field notes, tee times, St. Louis weather, interviews, advancement scenarios, and daily scoring movement
Highlights and video recaps from each competition round
Stifel Charity Classic History
Norwood Hills Champions Since 2021
St. Louis PGA TOUR Champions Legacy
Thomas Bjørn won in 2025 and Y.E. Yang won in 2024
Steve Flesch won in 2023 and Padraig Harrington won in 2022
David Toms won the inaugural tournament in 2021
The Stifel Charity Classic & Norwood Hills Story
The St. Louis PGA TOUR Champions tournament began in 2021 at Norwood Hills Country Club and has been played on the historic West Course throughout its existence. David Toms won the inaugural edition, followed by Padraig Harrington, Steve Flesch, Y.E. Yang, and Thomas Bjørn.
Bjørn won the 2025 championship after rounds of 65, 69, and 67 left him tied with Cameron Percy at 12-under 201. On the first playoff hole, the Danish star holed a 35-foot birdie putt to earn his first individual PGA TOUR Champions title.
Beginning in 2026, the tournament becomes the first event of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. The top 72 players enter at Norwood Hills, double points are available, and only the top 54 in the standings after Sunday advance to the Simmons Bank Championship in Little Rock.
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