David Toms wins Chubb Classic despite tough final round

The veteran golfer overcame back issues and a shaky start to claim his fifth PGA Tour Champions title.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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David Toms shot a 1-over-par 73 in the final round of the Chubb Classic in Naples, Florida, but managed to hang on for the victory. Toms entered the day with a 3-shot lead thanks to a stellar 9-under 63 on Saturday. Despite dealing with a back issue and some erratic play, Toms birdied the final hole to finish at 13-under 203, one shot ahead of Boo Weekley, Justin Leonard, and Michael Wright.

Why it matters

Toms' victory marks his fifth win on the PGA Tour Champions, but his first in nearly three years. The win showcases his resilience and ability to grind out a victory on a tough day when his game was not at its best.

The details

Toms mixed two double bogeys and one bogey with three birdies on the front nine for a 2-over 37. He followed a birdie at No. 12 with a bogey at the next hole, allowing Leonard and Weekley to catch him at 12-under par. But Toms managed to sink a long par putt on the 17th hole to keep himself in contention. On the par-5 18th, Toms hit his second shot into a greenside bunker but nearly holed out, leaving him a tap-in birdie to secure the victory.

  • Toms entered the final round with a 3-shot lead after shooting a 9-under 63 on Saturday.
  • The final round was played on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

David Toms

A veteran golfer who won his fifth PGA Tour Champions title at the Chubb Classic.

Boo Weekley

A professional golfer who finished one shot behind Toms to tie for second place.

Justin Leonard

A professional golfer who also tied for second place with Weekley and Michael Wright.

Michael Wright

An Australian professional golfer who tied for second place with Weekley and Leonard.

George McNeill

A professional golfer who tied for fifth place at 9-under par.

Alex Cejka

A German professional golfer who tied for fifth place at 9-under par.

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What they’re saying

“I started on the range this morning by far the best range session I had all week, pro-ams, whatever. Great. But it was straight downwind. Get to the first tee and it was straight into the wind. Get over on No. 2, hit a good drive down there. My back goes out on the second shot. It was below my feet. So it impacted the rest of the day just flinching on it.”

— David Toms (Field Level Media)

“So to grind it out and, like you said, 17, that's just a bonus. It was meant to be if I made par there for sure.”

— David Toms (Field Level Media)

The takeaway

Toms' gritty performance and ability to overcome adversity, including a back issue, highlights his experience and determination as a veteran golfer on the PGA Tour Champions. The win demonstrates that even on an off day, a seasoned player like Toms can still find a way to get the job done and secure a victory.