FORT WORTH, Texas – For three days, players at the Charles Schwab Challenge have worked in relative tranquility. Justin Thomas described the atmosphere as “peaceful.”
The absence of fans at the Charles Schwab Challenge has largely been a non-factor for players who have been more inclined to focus on their game and not the quiet landscape, but that will change tomorrow.
Most players agree that not having fans for the final round will be noticed, since that’s the day when the roar of the crowd is so closely attached to the outcome.
“I think you'll feel it a little bit more tomorrow, for sure, but when you get into contention and have a chance to win a golf tournament, that adrenaline starts pumping,” said Gary Woodland, who is tied for second place and a stroke off the lead at 12 under par.