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Johnson Sits Out, Cink Eyes Lead in Schwab Cup Race
1 Oct
Summary
- Stewart Cink leads the Charles Schwab Cup standings.
- Zach Johnson leads with six wins, one ahead of Cink.
- The new Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic is the event.
Stewart Cink, the current leader in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, will compete in the inaugural Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic. However, his main rival, Zach Johnson, who has secured six wins in 2026 to Cink's five, will not be participating in this event. This third-to-last regular-season tournament is being held at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Cink, the reigning Schwab Cup champion, and Johnson have been in a close contest for victories throughout the 2026 season. While Cink currently leads in points, Johnson holds the edge in wins, recently securing his sixth victory at Pebble Beach. With only three regular-season events and the playoffs remaining, both players have opportunities to surpass the single-season win record of nine held by Peter Thomson and Hale Irwin.
Other notable players in the field include Steven Alker and Retief Goosen, who are third and fifth in the Schwab Cup standings, respectively. Michael Block will also be competing on a sponsor's exemption.
