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Scottie Scheffler Prepares for PGA Championship After Record-Tying Win at Byron Nelson

Scheffler's decision to skip the Truist Championship follows his dominant hometown victory and focus on major preparation.

Scottie Scheffler claimed his first victory of the year at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 04: Scottie Scheffler of the United States poses with the winner's trophy alongside wife Meredith and son Bennett after the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025 at TPC Craig Ranch on May 04, 2025 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images for The CJ Cup)
LIV GOLF sign is seen prior day two of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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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.