Scottie Scheffler clinches historic victory at CJ Cup Byron Nelson with record-tying 31-under-par

Scottie Scheffler poses with Peggy Nelson after his triumph(Image: 2025 Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler clinches historic victory at CJ Cup Byron Nelson with record-tying 31-under-par

Scottie Scheffler secured a hometown victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in McKinney, Texas, tying the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record with a 31-under-par total of 253 strokes.

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler achieved a historic victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, held in his hometown of McKinney, Texas. Scheffler delivered an outstanding performance, finishing the tournament at 31-under-par with a total of 253 strokes over 72 holes, tying the PGA Tour's all-time low scoring record .

This win marked his first of the 2025 season and the 14th of his PGA Tour career. The victory was particularly meaningful as it took place at the tournament where Scheffler made his professional debut 11 years ago. Overcome with emotion, he celebrated the moment with his family, holding his newborn son, Bennett, in his arms .

Despite his dominant performance, Scheffler narrowly missed setting a new outright record due to a bogey on the 17th hole and an eight-foot putt that didn't drop on the 18th . Nevertheless, he secured an eight-stroke victory over South African Erik van Rooyen.

Following the win, Scheffler expressed his motivation for upcoming challenges, particularly the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. He mentioned that Rory McIlroy's recent Masters victory inspired him to elevate his game further .

Additional Highlights

• Prize Money: Scheffler received $1.782 million for the victory.

• Equipment Used: For details on the clubs and equipment used by Scheffler, see the full review

• Next Tournament: Scheffler is focused on the PGA Championship, which will be held at Quail Hollow Club later this month.