Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens: How to watch, pre-tournament notes, storylines, more
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The Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs continue this week with the Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens. For the third time, Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas, will host the second of three Playoff events.
Reigning Charles Schwab Cup Champion Stewart Cink remains atop the 2026 standings, with Zach Johnson sitting No. 2 and Steven Alker at No. 3. Alker returns to Little Rock after a seven-stroke win at this event in 2025. Two-time champion (2023, 2024) Padraig Harrington sits No. 4 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings. He is one of four World Golf Hall of Fame members in the field.
At the conclusion of this week, the top 36 in the standings will advance to the Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Nov. 12-15).
How to follow (all times ET)
Television:
- Friday: 1-4 p.m., Golf Channel
- Saturday: 1-4 p.m., Golf Channel
- Sunday: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Golf Channel
Tournament facts
- Course: Pleasant Valley Country Club; par 72, 7,101 yards
- Defending champion: Steven Alker
- Purse: $2.3 million
- Winner's share: $365,000
- Scoring records:
- Low 18-hole score: 61, Steven Alker (2025, Round 1)
- Low 36-hole score: 127, Steven Alker (2025)
- Low 54-hole score: 196, Steven Alker (2025)
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