England's Jordan Smith sits atop the leaderboard at the Charles Schwab Challenge after back‑to‑back 65s, placing him 10‑under par with two rounds left. An eagle on the first hole, four birdies and a bogey at 14 underline a dominant weekend that puts him on the brink of a maiden PGA Tour win.

Hideki Matsuyama matched Smith’s 65, tying for second at nine‑under, while Canadian AJ Ewart surged with a course‑best 63 that included a hole‑in‑one on the 16th. Ewart trails the leader by three strokes, but his performance signals a serious threat to the Texas field.

Alex Smalley remains bogey‑free, sitting two shots behind Smith, while defending champion Ben Griffin lags six strokes after a mix of birdies and bogeys. Smith credits fairway and green hits for his edge, noting his putter’s consistency over the past two days as a key factor.

With the weekend still in play, Smith’s steady play and Matsuyama’s near‑perfect rounds keep the field tight. The outcome will decide who secures the first PGA Tour victory of the season, a milestone that could reshape the players’ standings and confidence heading into spring events.