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2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Tees Off May 1 at TPC Craig Ranch

Scottie Scheffler leads the field as the odds-on favorite, with unsettled weather and notable absences shaping the tournament dynamics.

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 run from May 1 to May 4 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, featuring a $9.9 million prize purse and a $1,872,000 winner's share.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters as the heavy favorite at +280 odds, aiming for his first win of the season at his hometown event.
  • The field includes 150 players, highlighted by defending champion Taylor Pendrith, Jordan Spieth, Sungjae Im, and Will Zalatoris, but notable absences include Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, and Collin Morikawa.
  • The tournament follows the standard PGA Tour format, with a cut to the top 65 players and ties after the first two rounds.
  • Weather forecasts predict a 20%–30% chance of thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, with wind gusts up to 25 mph potentially impacting play.