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Jordan Spieth shoots 62 but has uphill climb at his hometown Byron Nelson after Si Woo Kim's 60
- On Friday, Jordan Spieth fired a 9-under 62 at TPC Craig Ranch, carding six consecutive birdies to tie his career-best streak and surge into contention at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
- Playing partner Sungjae Im aced the 222-yard seventh hole and shot 61, matching Spieth's energy as both golfers climbed the leaderboard during the second round.
- Spieth led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting at +3.50, gaining over five total strokes on the field overall. The 32-year-old credited elite short-game execution for the surge.
- Trailing by one shot, Spieth sits at 12-under par heading into the weekend. He pursues co-leaders Sungjae Im and Kensei Hirata at 13-under, positioned just behind at the tournament's midpoint.
- With Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka teeing off later Friday following strong opening rounds, the leaderboard remains volatile. Both contenders positioned themselves to challenge at TPC Craig Ranch.
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5 Biggest Names to Miss the Cut at 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Jordan Spieth has been on fire at the top of the leaderboard at TPC Craig Ranch. He has showcased some brilliant strokeplay to get the fans in Texas excited for the action on the weekend. However, the bottom of the table will not be moving beyond this point ahead in the $10.3 million event. That’s because they have missed the cut in the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Want to know what some of the biggest names are who won’t play the weekend rounds? T…
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Jordan Spieth shoots 62 and trails by 1 among early finishers at his hometown Byron Nelson
Jordan Spieth could only watch a year ago as good buddy Scottie Scheffler became the first of the two to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the hometown event they both cherish.
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