CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, leaderboard, prize money and how to follow as Scheffler close on first season win
Scottie Scheffler is looking for his first victory of 2025 after taking an eight-shot lead into the final day of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Scheffler, who enjoyed a remarkably successful run throughout last year, carded a five-under-par 66 in his third round.
He returned to Texas looking for a win that would set him up nicely for the upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 15.
And the world number one is set to do just that after reaching an overall 23 under through 54 holes at TPC Craig Ranch.
Taylor Pendrith won this event last year, holding off Ben Kohles to win by one stroke, while other former Byron Nelson champions include Jason Day, Billy Horschel, Sergio Garcia and Keegan Bradley.
The tournament is named after Texas golfing icon and five-time major winner Byron Nelson, who won the inaugural trophy in 1944 and was host for many years.
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The Byron Nelson: Date and how to follow
The 2025 Byron Nelson got underway on Thursday, May 1 and will run for four rounds until Sunday, May 4.
It is being held at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The course is a par 71 and measures a total of 7,569 yards.
The action got up and running at 12:50pm UK time over the opening two days and at 1:30pm over the weekend.
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The Byron Nelson: Field and tee times
Texas-resident Scheffler is the standout name in the field, while Canada’s Pendrith just made the cut.
Other stars teeing it up include Tom Kim, Sam Burns, Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris.
The latest leaderboard from Texas can be found .
The total purse for the tournament is $9.9million, with the winner earning $1.74m while there are 500 FedExCup points up for grabs.
The Byron Nelson: What has been said?
"I wouldn't say anxious or eager, anything like that," Scheffler said regarding the search for his first victory in 2025.
"I hit some good shots to start the round, and I kept hitting fairways and greens.
"I got off to a pretty good start, and there's three more days of the tournament. I'm just focused on going home and getting some rest."
Scheffler was also asked about his chances of securing the career Grand Slam, having watched Rory McIlroy do so at The Masters.
He added: "The feeling you get from winning a tournament is pretty special. For me, I wish it lasted longer than it did. It doesn't really last very long.
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"Was it pretty awesome watching Rory win the Grand Slam? Of course it was. But as far as my life goes, I try to stay in the present. I don't think very often about career goals.
"Winning the career Grand Slam, I think that's something that any golfer would dream of, but at the end of the day, I'm just trying to get the most out of myself. That's about it."
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