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Scottie Scheffler Ties PGA Tour Scoring Record with Byron Nelson Victory

Scheffler dominated his hometown tournament, winning by eight strokes and finishing 31-under par to secure his first PGA Tour title of 2025.

May 4, 2025; McKinney, Texas, USA; Scottie Scheffler poses with the winner's trophy during the final round of the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament. Scheffler won with a score of 31-under par for the tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 04: Jordan Spieth of the United States reacts after a birdie on the 18th green during the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025 at TPC Craig Ranch on May 04, 2025 in McKinney, Texas.
World No. 1 player Scottie Scheffler has been in complete command throughout the 2025 CJ CUP Byron Nelson tournament in his home state of Texas.
May 4, 2025; McKinney, Texas, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Scottie Scheffler matched the PGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record of 253 strokes, tying marks set by Justin Thomas (2017) and Ludvig Aberg (2023).
  • Scheffler’s wire-to-wire victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson featured an eight-stroke margin, the largest in the tournament’s history since 1957.
  • The world No. 1 opened with rounds of 61 and 63, marking his best career 36-hole start, and closed with an 8-under 63 on Sunday.
  • This win was Scheffler’s 14th career PGA Tour title and his first of 2025, following an outstanding 2024 season with nine victories.
  • The triumph at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, holds personal significance for Scheffler, as it is his hometown event and the site of his professional debut.