The PGA Tour has its sixth signature event of the season coming up next week and the PGA Championship is on the horizon, but before we get there, it’s time for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
Last season, Jason Day ended a winless drought that stretched all the way back to the 2018 Wells Fargo Championship and will be this week’s defending champion. He’s joined in the field by Texans Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris, two-time champion K.H. Lee, Adam Scott, Tom Kim and Min Woo Lee, among others.
TPC Craig Ranch is a par-71 track that measures 7,414 yards.
Let’s take a look at 10 of the best players over the last three seasons at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Note: TPC Craig Ranch first hosted this event in 2021.
CJ Cup: Picks to win, odds
K.H. Lee poses with the trophy after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 15, 2022 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Finishes over the past three seasons (three starts): 50th (2023), 1st (2022) and 1st (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 50/1
Seamus Power plays his shot from the seventh tee during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past three seasons (three starts): 19th (2023), 17th (2022) and 9th (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 55/1
Jordan Spieth reacts after a birdie on the fifth hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 18, 2024 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Finishes over the past three seasons (two starts): 2nd (2022) and 9th (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 14/1
Ryan Palmer smiles after playing his shot from the fifth tee during the second round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past three seasons (three starts): 8th (2023), 5th (2022) and 47th (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 180/1
Matt Kuchar waits his turn on the 16th green during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past three seasons (three starts): 43rd (2023), 12th (2022) and 17th (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 130/1
Alex Noren of Sweden hits a tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past three seasons (two starts): 12th (2022) and 21st (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 25/1
Adam Scott chips on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network)
Finishes over the past three seasons (two starts): 8th (2023) and 32nd (2022)
Odds to win in 2024: 22/1
Stephen Jaeger (GER) looks down the eighth fairway after his tee shot during the third round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past three seasons (two starts): 11th (2023) and 38th (2022)
Odds to win in 2024: 25/1
Joseph Bramlett waits to play on the 2nd green during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past three seasons (three starts): 19th (2023), 51st (2022) and 7th (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 110/1
Tom Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the 14th tee during the first round of The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 29, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Finishes over the past three seasons (two starts): 34th (2023) and 17th (2022)
Odds to win in 2024: 28/1