The next stop on the PGA Tour is McKinney, Texas, for the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

The tournament was previously played at Trinity Forest but was moved to TPC Craig Ranch in 2021. K.H. Lee won the first two years at Craig Ranch.

Last year Jason Day won by one shot over Si Woo Kim with a final score of 23 under par. He shot a nine under 62 on Sunday making four birdies on the front nine and five in the back.

In 2022 Lee shot a career-best 63 on Sunday to edge out Jordan Spieth for the win. He shot well under par in each round on his way to an impressive score of 26 under.

2021 was also a birdie fest with K.H. Lee winning at -25 and the cut line being was 5 under par. Twelve golfers in the field were -18 or better for the tournament. Fourteen golfers had rounds of 64 or better over the four days.

TPC Craig Ranch is a 7,440 yard par 71 with Bentgrass greens. There is a creek that runs through the property and comes into play on 14 holes.

The 17th hole has been revamped and now boasts bleachers behind the green and 41 hospitality units. The goal is a stadium vibe similar to the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale. With 6,000 spectators at the 17th, it adds an interesting dynamic.

The bulk of the yardage from this course comes from the par fours. Five of the ten par fours are 450-500 yards with one under 350 yards and another one over 500 yards. Three of the four par threes are over 200 yards. The three par fives are the three easiest holes on the course and range from 550-600 yards.

Long irons are a must at the Byron Nelson with almost 36% of all approach shots coming from over 200 yards. Despite the lengthy approach shots, hitting greens isn’t all that difficult. Greens in regulation percentage comes in higher than tour average at 70 percent.

Missing greens isn’t the end of the world with scrambling being easier at TPC Craig Ranch but it could hinder some needed scoring opportunities. There are bunkers surrounding many of the greens and over the last three years, the golfers who have finished in the top 5 have more than doubled the field in sand saves.

Bombers have a slight advantage off the tee with driving distance being over tour average at 295 yards. Fairways are hit at a 60% clip which is basically right at tour average.

The field at the Byron Nelson consists of 156 golfers with the Top 65 and ties making the cut after 36 holes to play the weekend.

2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Key Stats

• Approach
• Off the Tee
• Proximity 200+ yards
• Opportunities Gained
• Birdies or Better

Historical Cut Line

• 2023: -3
• 2022: -4
• 2021: -5

Previous Winners at TPC Craig Ranch

• 2023: Jason Day -23
• 2022: K.H. Lee -26
• 2021: K.H. Lee -25