Griffin holds on to lead in final round, claims Charles Schwab Challenge title

Ben Griffin's career has made a sudden turn in the right direction during the past five weeks, and the former mortgage broker couldn't be much happier.

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Griffin got off to a fantastic start on Sunday with an eagle on the first hole and secured his first individual PGA Tour victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, shooting 1-over-par 71 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

"So many people to thank," Griffin said. "So many people in my corner. I'm very blessed."

He finished at 12-under 268 for a one-stroke victory. Griffin clinched the result with a 4-foot par putt on the last hole.

"I felt pretty good over it," Griffin said. "It was just a left edge and trust it, let it slide in there."

For the first time in the tournament's four rounds, Griffin had a different score than Germany's Matti Schmid (72 on Sunday). Schmid settled for second place.

Bud Cauley shot 67 to move to third place at 9 under.

World No. I Scottie Scheffler, who was bidding for a third championship in as many outings, finished with 69, managing his only birdies on Nos. I and II. That left him tied for fourth place at 8 under, joining England's Tommy Fleetwood (68).