PGA Tour Preview & Prediction: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Updated April 30, 2025

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The CJ Cup Byron Nelson is coming up soon for your next PGA Tour betting opportunity, with the action taking place on Thursday, May 1 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Players will battle for a slice of the $9,990,000 prize purse and Scottie Scheffler is once again heavily favored with odds at +280 courtesy of MyBookie.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson Betting Preview

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, named in 1968 after the first person to win the event in 1944 (known as Texas Victory Open back then), is the leading fundraising event on the PGA Tour. Money raised here gives back to programs in Dallas that serve youth social services. Legendary names have won this event and it serves as an appealing one for fans since the scores typically make it around -20.

Many golfers that are looking to earn valuable FedEx Cup points, as well as an appealing prize purse share, will be in attendance. With that being said, only a handful of the best golfers in the world are here as the top-50 ranked group drops off considerably since this event is scheduled between the Masters and PGA Championship and then followed by other key majors.

The course at TPC Craig Ranch will host for the fourth consecutive year, where plenty of golfers love to play. The rolling fairways are lined with trees and a river crosses at least 14 times throughout the course for a total of eight potential water hazards. Overall, it is a Par 71 that measures roughly 7,570 yards.

Golfers That Could Win

Golfers that want to succeed at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson will need to have great strokes gained approach and are able to make birdie putts with ease. Below are some golfers that stand out in the large field.

An Byeong-hun +2500

An is appealing heading into this event after a T16 (Valspar), a T21 (Masters), and a T38 (RBC Heritage) over his last three events. He also tied for fourth here last year with a final score at -20.

Sam Burns +3000

Burns tied for 46th at the Masters but had a better performance at the RBC Heritage with a T13 over his last two events. He also finished second in this event back in 2021 and led the field with his impressive strokes gained tee to green play at that time.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best CJ Cup Byron Nelson betting odds, with Scottie Scheffler making a strong case for victory given the difference in the strength of the field. Over the last 36 holes (with easy scoring conditions), he ranks first overall with the ability to make it look easy when it matters.

He also ranks first in strokes gained total in courses that are 7400 yards or more (over the last 36 rounds). Worst case scenario, he cracks the top 10 and makes a good case for a top-five finish. Given the field, he could win this tournament by a few strokes.