US EditionScottie Scheffler wins Byron Nelson in front of hometown crowd
- On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Scottie Scheffler secured a commanding victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson event held in his hometown area near Dallas, Texas, thrilling the local fans.
- Scheffler entered the final round with a large lead and chased the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record, previously set at 253 by Justin Thomas in 2017.
- He closed with an eight-under 63, finished at 31 under par with a total 72-hole score of 253, and overcame a bogey on the 17th hole caused by a flubbed chip.
- Scheffler secured an eight-shot triumph, marking the second-largest winning margin in the history of the Nelson tournament, and became the first player to lead from start to finish there in over four decades, a feat last achieved by Tom Watson.
- The win marked Scheffler's first of 2025, his 14th PGA Tour title, and it came 11 years after his pro debut at this event, creating a special moment with his family present.
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Scottie Scheffler wins Byron Nelson in front of hometown crowd
For Scottie Scheffler, who grew up in Dallas and still lives in the area, his victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney represented a full-circle moment for his career. Get his reaction in this story and check out photos from the final day of the tournament, which has a major economic impact in North Texas.
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Scheffler matches PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record at Byron Nelson
McKINNEY, Texas -- Scottie Scheffler cradled his year-old son Bennett -- the reason he missed his beloved hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2024 -- and struggled to keep his emotions in check for a TV interview, just as he did a few minutes later during the victory speech.
Scottie Scheffler ties PGA Tour record in impressive win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Scottie Scheffler's comfortability at home made PGA Tour history, as his 31-under finish at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson tied a record as he collected his first win of the 2025 season.
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