Golfers Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth playing at TPC Craig Ranch during the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament under sunny skies.
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2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson set to start at TPC Craig Ranch

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The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson is scheduled to begin Thursday at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth are among the top players in the field. The event runs through Sunday with a $10.3 million purse.

The tournament marks the first PGA Tour event following the PGA Championship. Scheffler, who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, finished T14 at the PGA. Spieth, a Dallas local, ended T18 at the same event and seeks his first win in Texas in some time.

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Initial reactions on X highlight the upcoming 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch, emphasizing defending champion Scottie Scheffler, top contenders like Jordan Spieth, field strength, statistical previews, and betting angles with neutral anticipation for the event.

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