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Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Major Rickie Fowler Announcement Made Ahead of the 2025 PGA Championship
After withdrawing from the WM Phoenix Open in February before the second round due to illness, and then failing to qualify for the Masters Tournament in April, fan-favorite golfer Rickie Fowler has been away from the spotlight on multiple occasions over the past few months. However, he's set to compete this Thursday at the Truist Championship as he looks to find his rhythm and work his way back into contention as one of the sport's top players. Advertisement In 2024, Fowler recorded just one top-10 finish—compared to eight during the 2022-23 season. While he's still in search of his first major title, Fowler owns 10 professional wins and has had several memorable runs in major tournaments. Now, with one of the biggest events of the year just around the corner—the PGA Championship from May 15 to May 18 at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina—Fowler was officially announced on Tuesday as a participant. Fans reacted with joy seeing Fowler's name in the field: "Whether or not he's towards the top of the leaderboard or not, tournaments are more fun when Rickie's in the field," a fan said. Advertisement "I enjoy watching Fowler play but major entrants should have to earn their way in with their play- not their name," another fan posted. "YESSIR!! Love to see him get his first major," someone else added. One more fan commented, "Awesome." Rickie Fowler watches his shot off the first tee during the final round of the Valero Texas Open. Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Fowler finished tied for 51st at the 2024 PGA Championship, but in previous years, he delivered stronger performances—finishing 23rd in 2022 and an impressive 8th place finish in 2021 during a strong four-day showing. Related: Scottie Scheffler Makes Major Decision After Byron Nelson
Newsweek
01-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler Making a Mockery of CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Scottie Scheffler got off to a hot start at the CJ Cup Bryon Nelson event at TPC Craig Ranch. The No. 1 player in the world has not won yet in 2025, but could this week be the moment he puts it together? Scheffler went out in 29 strokes Thursday at TPC Craig Ranch, making five birdies and an eagle on the par-5 9th. Rico Hoey set the pace during the morning wave with an 8-under 63, but Scheffler may surpass that number. MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after making eagle on the ninth green during the first round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025 at TPC Craig Ranch on... MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after making eagle on the ninth green during the first round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025 at TPC Craig Ranch on May 01, 2025 in McKinney, Texas. More Photo byThe former Texas Longhorn opened with back-to-back pars to start his round, then he went nuclear. He made four straight birdies on holes 3-6. Scheffler added his fifth birdie at the 8th, making the front nine even more impressive with his eagle. He hit the second shot to just four feet from the hole and easily sank the putt. Scheffler did not miss a green through 10 holes, which is crucial at TPC Craig Ranch. His approach game has been nearly perfect, as he only had to make 44 feet of putts through the first part of his round. In a field that lacks star power outside of Scheffler and Jordan Spieth, the Ridgewood, NJ native is a massive favorite to take home his first PGA Tour win of the season. This season has not been terrible for Scheffler, but it has not been nearly as good as last year. At this point in 2024, he had four wins. Some feel he is falling off the track, but his worst finish in 2025 was a T25 at the WM Phoenix Open. In his last three starts, Scheffler finished T2 at the Houston Open, solo fourth at The Masters and T8 at RBC Heritage. Scheffler has not won this tournament yet, but has had some success. He was T15 in 2022 and T5 in 2023. The 13-time PGA Tour winner did not play this tournament last year because he wanted to be home for the birth of his first child. In a field that lacks star power outside of Scheffler and Jordan Spieth, the Ridgewood, NJ native is a massive favorite to take home his first PGA Tour win of the season. More updates to come as he finishes his round More Golf: Rory McIlroy's DP World Tour Return Will Fire Irish Fans Up
NBC Sports
30-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2025: Odds, favorites, predictions for TPC Craig Ranch
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the overwhelming betting favorite to win his first PGA Tour event of the year at this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson. But where does the value lie? Here's a look at some wager ideas from betting expert Brad Thomas: Golf Channel Staff, Jake Knapp, to win: +5500 Coming off an excellent third-place finish at the Zurich Classic, Jake Knapp at +5500 becomes an interesting option for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this week. Even though the Zurich Classic is a team event, I will not discount his team's fantastic finish. In an event like that, your team has to produce birdies in bunches to contend. Should a player want to compete at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, there will be a similar ask. It's time for Knapp to parlay that form and confidence into this week and earn his second PGA Tour win. It's become evident that Knapp will excel at specific types of courses early in his PGA Tour career. Courses with a little extra length that demand a great second shot, ideally from the 200-plus-yard range, and courses that are not overly penal for missing the fairway. Knapp has performed well at a few of the course comps that I've used for TPC Craig Ranch. Last year, he won the Mexico Open (Vidanta), finished in the top 30 at the WM Phoenix Open (TPC Scottsdale) and finished in the top 10 at this course. Stephan Jaeger, top 30: +110 Stephan Jaeger has some of the best course history without winning the event. In the three years he's played at this course, he's finished T-38, T-11 and T-20, gaining over 20 strokes total. While Jaeger has been on a bit of a poor run of form, he has excelled at the courses I've used in my comp courses model. He finished T-6 at the Mexico Open (this year at VidantaWorld), T-3 at the Sony Open (this year at Waialae), T-23 at the Sanderson Farms (last year at CC of Jackson) and won the Houston Open (last year at Memorial Park). While Memorial Park is the loosest comp, his success in Texas cannot go unnoticed. With TPC Craig Ranch being a strong second-shot course, it's important to note that Jaeger has gained strokes on approach in his last five starts. In two of those starts, he's gained over five strokes. He could be live to win, so I love the +110 price on him to finish inside the top 30. CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds (as of Wednesday morning, courtesy DraftKings): Scottie Scheffler: +280 Jordan Spieth: +1800 Sungjae Im: +2200 Ben An: +2500 Taylor Pendrith: +3000 Si Woo Kim: +3000 Sam Burns: +3000 Ben Griffin: +3500 Stephan Jaeger: +4000 Rasmus Hojgaard: +4500 Mackenzie Hughes: +4500 Will Zalatoris: +4500 Jacob Bridgeman: +5000 Tom Kim: +5500 Taylor Moore: +5500 Jake Knapp: +5500
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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- Yahoo
CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2025 is holding a Monday qualifier for final four spots
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson has a field of 156 for this week's PGA Tour event in McKinney, Texas. On Monday, there is an 18-hole qualifier at nearby Waterchase Golf Club in Fort Worth, Texas. This is an opportunity for four golfers to earn spots into the field. Advertisement Notables among the 63 names on the tee sheet are Kevin Tway, Nelson Ledesma, S.H. Kim, Bo Van Pelt, Eric Axley and Matt NeSmith. The CJ Cup Byron Nelson trophy at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Seven PGA Tour events are losing Monday qualifiers There are seven events on the 2025 PGA Tour schedule that will not have a Monday qualifier starting in 2026: Sony Open in Hawaii, WM Phoenix Open, Mexico Open at Vidanta, Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, Puerto Rico Open, Corales Puntacana Championship and Myrtle Beach Championship. The last three of those are opposite-field events. Myrtle Beach (May 8-11) is the only tournament still to be played. New PGA Tour rules going into affect for 2026 dictate that events with 120 players will no longer have Monday qualifiers. Those with 132 will go from four to two qualifiers. Events with 144 or 156 will remain at four qualifiers. 5 Monday qualifiers went on to win on PGA Tour Since 1980, only five Monday qualifiers went on to win later that week: Corey Conners (2019 Valero Texas Open), Arjun Atwal (2010 Wyndham Championship), Fred Wadsworth (1986 Southern Open), Kenny Knox (1986 The Honda Classic), Jeff Mitchell (1980 Phoenix Open). This article originally appeared on Golfweek: CJ Cup Byron Nelson holding Monday qualifier for final four spots
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2025 is holding a Monday qualifier for final four spots
CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2025 is holding a Monday qualifier for final four spots The CJ Cup Byron Nelson has a field of 156 for this week's PGA Tour event in McKinney, Texas. On Monday, there is an 18-hole qualifier at nearby Waterchase Golf Club in Fort Worth, Texas. This is an opportunity for four golfers to earn spots into the field. Notables among the 63 names on the tee sheet are Kevin Tway, Nelson Ledesma, S.H. Kim, Bo Van Pelt, Eric Axley and Matt NeSmith. Seven PGA Tour events are losing Monday qualifiers There are seven events on the 2025 PGA Tour schedule that will not have a Monday qualifier starting in 2026: Sony Open in Hawaii, WM Phoenix Open, Mexico Open at Vidanta, Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, Puerto Rico Open, Corales Puntacana Championship and Myrtle Beach Championship. The last three of those are opposite-field events. Myrtle Beach (May 8-11) is the only tournament still to be played. New PGA Tour rules going into affect for 2026 dictate that events with 120 players will no longer have Monday qualifiers. Those with 132 will go from four to two qualifiers. Events with 144 or 156 will remain at four qualifiers. 5 Monday qualifiers went on to win on PGA Tour Since 1980, only five Monday qualifiers went on to win later that week: Corey Conners (2019 Valero Texas Open), Arjun Atwal (2010 Wyndham Championship), Fred Wadsworth (1986 Southern Open), Kenny Knox (1986 The Honda Classic), Jeff Mitchell (1980 Phoenix Open).
