The Charles Schwab Challenge takes place this week as the build up to the US Open ramps up.The latest edition of the US Open is set to take place in the third week of next month, so a lot of big names have withdrawn from this competition.Ben Griffin is the defending champion in this tournamentRory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth have already decided not to play in the tournament.They have been joined by Brooks Koepka and Wyndham Clark.There is also no Tommy Fleetwood in the field, so it appears many players are opting to have a break before the US Open.Charles Schwab Challenge: Date and how to followThis PGA Tour event is set to take place from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31.It is being held at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.Play is due to get underway at 1pm on the first two days with groups of three setting off in 11 minute intervals.talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage from Fort Worth.Tune in to talkSPORT through the website via the live stream or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Download and listen to all our live commentaries via the talkSPORT app.Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts for every big event.Subscribe to our talkSPORT YouTube channel for news, views and analysis plus our regular goals show and for more, follow us on talkSPORT Facebook and talkSPORT X.Sky Sports Golf will also have coverage of the event from 5:30pm on the first two days, and from 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.Scheffler is another one of the world’s best who is opting to sit this one outGettyCharles Schwab Challenge: Field and tee timesThe Charles Schwab Challenge has a field of 120 players that will be cut at the end of day two.The full field, tee times and groupings can be found here.As with each Signature Event, the prize pot for is set at $9.9million.Charles Schwab Challenge: What has been said?Defending champion Griffin has lifted the lid on how much it costs professional golfers to compete each season.The 30-year-old claimed victory in the Charles Schwab Challenge last year, one of three PGA wins in 2025 before competing for the US at the Ryder Cup.And when asked about the cost of playing golf, he said: “I would say this question kind of ranges very far across all PGA Tour players.“There are definitely going to be some base fees that you’re going to have to pay when you get to a tournament.“So, obviously travel costs, all hotel costs are on the players or Airbnbs, rental homes, those costs, everyone has a caddie. The caddie needs a base, and also a percentage based on performance. So that can range significantly per tournament, especially depending on how you play.“Additionally, coaches will come to events, trainers, physios, all of these costs come out of the pocket of the PGA Tour player.“So my average spend is probably very high, because I just had a really good season, and I pay my caddie, my coach, and my trainer based on my performance, as well as base salaries.“You could argue my average spend per week this year was probably $50,000.”