The PGA Tour heads to Texas this week for the 2026 CJ CUP Byron Nelson following a dramatic PGA Championship at Aronimink.
With the second major of the season now complete, attention quickly turns back to the regular PGA Tour schedule as several top players battle it out at TPC Craig Ranch.
The Golfing Gazette has all the key information ahead of the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, including the field, tee times, and prize money.
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CJ CUP Byron Nelson dates and location
The 2026 CJ CUP Byron Nelson will be held at TPC Craig Ranch from May 21-24. The venue has hosted the event since 2021.
TPC Craig Ranch
- Location: McKinney, Texas
- Established: 2004
- Architect: Tom Weiskopf
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 7,385
Which players are in the CJ CUP Byron Nelson field?
The CJ CUP Byron Nelson features a solid field this week as the PGA Tour heads to TPC Craig Ranch.
World number one Scottie Scheffler returns as the defending champion after cruising to an eight-shot victory last year, while Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka are among the biggest names joining him in Texas.
Wyndham Clark, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Max Greyserman are also set to tee it up following last week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink.
CJ CUP Byron Nelson tee times
The tee times for the first two rounds of the CJ CUP Byron Nelson have been confirmed. Here are the two featured groups:
Round One
- 7:33 am: Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, Si Woo Kim
- 12:43 pm: Chris Kirk, Jordan Spieth, Sungjae Im
Round Two
- 7:33 am: Chris Kirk, Jordan Spieth, Sungjae Im
- 12:43 pm: Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, Si Woo Kim
Find the full list of tee times on the PGA Tour website.
CJ CUP Byron Nelson TV schedule
Golf Channel will air all four rounds of the CJ CUP Byron Nelson in the United States, and CBS will also televise weekend coverage.
| Day | Channel (Eastern Time) |
| Thursday | Golf Channel (3 – 7 pm) |
| Friday | Golf Channel (3 – 7 pm) |
| Saturday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); CBS (3 – 6 pm) |
| Sunday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); CBS (3 – 6 pm) |
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What is the prize money at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson?
The total prize money at this week’s CJ CUP Byron Nelson is $10.3 million.
The winner will take home $1.85 million, while the second and third-place finishers will earn $1.12 million and $711,000, respectively.
CJ CUP Byron Nelson predictions
The Golfing Gazette experts have made their picks for the CJ CUP Byron Nelson this week.
Charlie Walker: Si Woo Kim has had a low-key fantastic season so far. He’s not played his best golf at the biggest events of the year, but week to week, he’s been a near lock for a top 10 finish. I expect more of the same this week, and his first win of the year
James Shearman: Jordan Spieth has not won a PGA Tour event for four years, but this week feels like an excellent opportunity. Apart from Scottie Scheffler, there is not a single player in the field who Spieth should be worried about. Spieth’s T18 finish at last week’s PGA Championship also suggests his game is trending in the right direction.
Peter Lynch: Scottie Scheffler certainly looks capable of dominating this one, but Max Greyserman is trending in the right direction, and I think his T14 finish at the PGA Championship could help push him over the line this week for his maiden win.
Jordan Harris: Pierceson Coody has had some impressive results in full-field events this year, including finishing second at the Farmers. If Scottie Scheffler does not win this week, which he surely will, let’s be honest, perhaps the 26-year-old will be able to secure his first-ever PGA Tour win.
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