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Scheffler Favored at Toughened CJ Cup Byron Nelson

5/19/2026

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Scheffler Favored

The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson begins Thursday at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler leads the betting odds at +150 while Jordan Spieth trails at +1500.
Lanny Wadkins oversaw renovations that made TPC Craig Ranch tougher for the tournament.
SportsLine’s model simulated the event 10,000 times after previously forecasting 17 majors, including the 2026 Masters.

Summary

Spieth Misses Top-5

The model predicts Jordan Spieth will finish outside the top five at +1500 odds.
Spieth has been top-20 in both majors this year but lacks a top-10 since the 2025 Memorial Tournament and a win since 2022.
Coody, a 27-year-old Texan listed at +4000, is projected as a top-5 contender based on seven top-25 finishes, two top-10s, and top-30 strokes-gained rankings in tee distance and driving.

Summary

Kim Consistent

One-and-done fantasy golf lets participants pick a player each week, with survival tied to the cut.
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson’s 156-player field lets gamblers target borderline top-50 players for fantasy points.
Si Woo Kim is a reliable repeat pick because he returns annually and consistently performs well.
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History

Historical Context

Launching the FedEx Cup in 2007 gave the PGA Tour its first playoff system and a $10 million champion bonus won by Tiger Woods. Rule changes in 2008, 2013 and 2019 grew points-based exemptions and a $70 million bonus pool. The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch now features Scottie Scheffler versus Jordan Spieth, reflecting the analytics-driven betting surge the FedEx Cup created.

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Scheffler Favored

The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson begins Thursday at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler leads the betting odds at +150 while Jordan Spieth trails at +1500.
Lanny Wadkins oversaw renovations that made TPC Craig Ranch tougher for the tournament.
SportsLine’s model simulated the event 10,000 times after previously forecasting 17 majors, including the 2026 Masters.

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