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The host venue for the AT&T Byron Nelson is one of the trickier PGA Tour courses to arrange a round
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The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, has been the center of attention due to a substantial redesign around 2025–2026. Reports note a roughly $25 million course renovation aimed at elevating the venue for PGA Tour events and maintaining its status on the schedule. The changes include redesigned bunkers, resurfaced greens, new turf, and longer holes to challenge players more than in the past.[1][3]
The event dates for 2026 were May 21–24, with a purse around $10.3 million and a first-prize in the vicinity of $1.85 million; the winner earns 500 FedExCup points, and Scottie Scheffler was the defending champion from 2025 after a dominant scoring run in the prior year.[3]
Multiple outlets have emphasized that the renovation aims to provide a distinctly Texas course experience that will leave a lasting impression on players and fans alike, with officials noting the course offers a “wow” factor when players depart the final hole.[1]
Related media coverage around the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson includes analyses and previews on Golf Channel, CBS Sports, and PGATour.com, highlighting how the renovated greens, bunkers, and overall layout are expected to influence strategy, shot-shaping, and scoring conditions during the tournament.[4][5][3]
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The host venue for the AT&T Byron Nelson is one of the trickier PGA Tour courses to arrange a round
www.golfmonthly.comMcKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler won’t be the wire-to-wire winner of his hometown THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson again this year.
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www.pgatour.comGolf Channel's Amy Rogers explained the changes that have taken place over the last year at TPC Craig Ranch and what players can expect after the renovations to the course.
www.golfchannel.comThe PGA Tour heads to TPC Craig Ranch in Dallas, Texas for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, which completed a $25 million renovation as the event eyes a top spot in the tour's new two-tiered schedule.
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