Overview
- Scottie Scheffler tied the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record with a 31-under-par 253 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, securing an eight-stroke victory for his 14th career title.
- The win marked Scheffler's first of the 2025 season and held deep personal significance, as it occurred at the event where he made his PGA Tour debut as a teenager.
- Scheffler has opted to rest at home and skip this week's Truist Championship, prioritizing preparation for the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow starting May 15.
- Jordan Spieth, inspired by Scheffler's performance, praised his fellow Texan's dominance and expressed motivation to elevate his own game ahead of the major.
- The PGA Championship field was finalized, with LIV Golf's Dustin Johnson receiving a special invitation, highlighting the ongoing integration of LIV players into major tournaments.