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2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Set to Begin with Scottie Scheffler as Favorite

The $9.9 million PGA Tour event at TPC Craig Ranch features a 150-player field, including defending champion Taylor Pendrith and hometown favorite Scottie Scheffler.

Apr 19, 2025; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Scottie Scheffler hits his tee shot on 17 during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson will take place May 1–4 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, with a $9.9 million purse and a winner’s share of $1.872 million.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, seeking his first win of 2025, enters as the tournament favorite on a course near his Dallas hometown.
  • Defending champion Taylor Pendrith returns to defend his title after winning last year with a 23-under performance.
  • The tournament features a 150-player field but notable absentees include Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Viktor Hovland.
  • Weather forecasts predict mild temperatures with a possibility of afternoon thunderstorms, which may impact playing conditions during Friday and Saturday rounds.