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Scottie Scheffler shoots scorching 61 to lead Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler shot his best round of the season, a 10-under-par 61, to set the pace on the first day of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday in McKinney, Texas.

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LIV Golf hasn't applied for world ranking points

OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman said LIV Golf has yet to again submit an application for the tour's competitors to receive world ranking points.

Rory McIlroy News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Rory McIlroy Makes $1.7 Million Decision This Week

Rory Mc͏Ilroy is still riding high after ͏his long-awa͏ited͏ Masters victory in ͏Apr͏il. The 35-year-old finally comp͏lete͏d͏ th͏e career Grand Slam by ͏claiming the elusive green jacket at Augusta National.

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The 'Non-American Masters winners' quiz

How many of the non-Americans to win the Green Jacket at Augusta can you name in five minutes?

Tiger Woods News / The Spun / May 1

Tiger Woods' Official Golf Ranking Hits All-Time Low

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has unfortunately reached a new low in his career. Woods, a 15-time major champion, hasn't competed in a PGA Tour event this season for a plethora of reasons.

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 30

Back home, Scottie Scheffler eyes first Byron Nelson title

Scottie Scheffler had a good reason for skipping the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2024: the birth of his first child. Scheffler seemingly has won everywhere on the PGA Tour since his breakthrough in 2022, but only once in his home state of Texas and not at the Byron Nelson.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / April 30

CJ Cup Byron Nelson holds special place in heart of Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler holds fond memories of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and for good reason. Scheffler, the World's No. 1 golfer, made his debut on the PGA Tour at this event while at the tender age of 17.

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 30

Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler seeking first win of '25; LPGA's Utah debut

Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours. PGA TOUR LAST TOURNAMENT: Zurich

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 30

Collin Morikawa makes shocking change ahead of PGA Championship

With the 2025 PGA Championship just a few weeks away, it's not the time to tinker with their process or make sweeping changes, but that's precisely what Collin Morikawa is up to.

The 'Non-American Masters winners' quiz

Collin Morikawa News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

New Bag, New Chapter: Morikawa Parts Ways With Longtime Caddie Ahead of Byron Nelson

Collin Morikawa has parted ways with his longtime caddie JJ Jakovac ahead of next week’s CJ CUP Byron Nelson. The 28-year-old will have a new man on the bag when he features at the Byron Nelson from May 1–4 at TPC Craig Ranch.

Tony Finau News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Tony Finau May Regret Having Skipped Zurich Classic

With the Zurich Classic now in the past with Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin taking the honors, a few players were noticeably missing. Billy Horschel had

Nick Dunlap News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Nick Dunlap’s Historic PGA Win Is Shaking Up the Game

Nick Dunlap etched his name into golf history in January 2024 when he became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event in over three decades. His jaw-dropping victory at The American Express not only shocked the golf world but also revived conversations around young talent and the future of the PGA Tour.

Geoff Ogilvy News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Ogilvy Takes His Chances at Winning the Presidents Cup

Is Geoff Ogilvy the right man for the job? With day one in the books, the answer is a resounding yes, but there is a long way to go from Tuesday’s announcement that Ogilvy was named the ninth International President Cup Captain to a September Thursday in 2026.

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 29

Storylines for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Scheffler a heavy favorite

Three storylines for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Scottie Scheffler a heavy favorite

The PGA Tour heads back to Texas this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. Let's check out the three most intriguing storylines for the next stop on the schedule.

Why Scottie Scheffler seems like a lock for first win of season

Andrew Novak has officially entered the Ryder Cup conversation

The 'FedEx Cup Champions' quiz

Nelly Korda News / The Spun / April 29

LPGA Star Nelly Korda Announces Heartbreaking Loss

LPGA Tour star Nelly Korda announced some awful personal news on Tuesday. Korda, 26, is a 14-time LPGA winner, including a pair of major victories at the 2021 Women's PGA Championship and 2024 Chevron Championship.

Scottie Scheffler News / Yardbarker / April 29

Why Scottie Scheffler seems like a lock for first win of season

Even though Scheffler hasn't found the winner's circle yet this year, you can tell he's close. The 13-time PGA Tour winner has finished T8, solo fourth and T2 in his past three starts.

Saquon Barkley responds to backlash after golfing with Donald Trump

Five biggest disappointments of the PGA Tour season so far

Andrew Novak has officially entered the Ryder Cup conversation

The 'Non-American Masters winners' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 29

Report: OWGR points imminent for LIV Golf events

LIV Golf members are on the verge of a major victory less than two months after abandoning their two-year push to receive Official World Golf Ranking points.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Athlon Sports / April 28

DeChambeau Not a Bell Lap Player

One of the most significant differences between the LIV Golf League and the PGA Tour is that LIV is a track meet, a sprint versus a run. You can’t have a bad round in a LIV event because players behind you will chase you down; such is the mentality of playing on LIV.

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 27