Golf Picks and odds for The CJ Cup featuring Byron Nelson tournament
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Get ready for some exciting golf at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this week! With an impressive lineup featuring big names like Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth, it's going to be a fiercely-contested tournament. Here's our guide on the event and our top picks to help you make the most of your bets.
Event Overview
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson takes place at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. This annual tournament was first won by Byron Nelson himself in 1944, and it's now one of the most significant fundraising events on the PGA Tour. The Tournament is famously known for attracting some legends of the game, with past winners including Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Sergio Garcia.
Key Players to Watch
- Scottie Scheffler (+280): The hometown favorite, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, will be looking to win in his adopted hometown of Dallas.
- Jordan Spieth (18-1): Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth could end his winless streak on the PGA Tour here in his home city.
- Byeong Hun An (25-1): The Korean player has a strong recent history in this event, finishing 4th in 2022.
- Sungjae Im (22-1): Im is making his debut at this tournament, but he comes in off a missed cut last weekend in a Korean Tour event he had won the last two years.
- Sam Burns (30-1): Burns was runner-up here in 2021 and is known as "Bermuda Burns," but he is also a strong player on Bentgrass, as he ranks 7th for Strokes Gained: Putting on Bentgrass.
- Stephan Jaeger (42-1): Jaeger has been consistent this season, making 10 of 12 cuts, including a T-3 at the 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii, a T-6 at the Mexico Open and a T-11 at the 2024 Houston Open.
- Si Woo Kim (30-1): Kim is a strong contender, finishing runner-up here two years ago and ranking 7th for Strokes Gained: Off the Tee.
Course Insights
The par-71, 7,569-yard TPC Craig Ranch layout features tree-lined fairways, Rowlett Creek, and eight water danger holes. With wide fairways and very few hazards off the tee, players are free to bomb away with the driver. Expect scoring conditions to be highly permissive at this event.
Weather
Light thunderstorms are expected on Thursday and Friday, according to the AccuWeather forecast.
Get ready to enjoy some top-notch golf action this week! Bet wisely and may your favorite player lift the trophy!
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