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Steven Alker’s Schwab Cup Push — Round 1 Update
Cink Leads with 64; Alker’s 66 Keeps the Cup Within Reach
Round 1 Recap at Phoenix Country Club
Day one is in the books at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, and Stewart Cink set the pace with a bogey-free 64 (-7) to take the early lead.
Steven Alker answered with a 66 (-5), two shots back of Cink.
Schwab Cup Scenarios After Day One
With the points race tight, Cink’s opening 64 currently projects him to No. 1 in the Cup standings. Alker began the week as season-long No. 1 and remains in strong contention heading into the weekend. However, there are a handful of different scenarios that will ultimately determine the Cup if one of the top 3 in the standings don't win the tournament.
What can you learn from this?: momentum matters, but so does experience. Alker has been here before—and his ball-striking and control suggest he’s comfortable navigating pressure.
DAY 2 BEGINS
If Round 1 proved anything, it’s that scoring at Phoenix favors control and consistency. Steven Tee's off at 12:40 MST and will be leaning on his iron and wedge play once again. Explore the forged players irons serious competitors trust—and see why Steven Alker’s approach aligns with what we build every day.
