The PGA Tour is back in Texas, this time at TPC Craig Ranch for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Many of the top players are taking more of a break before a busy summer schedule picks up shortly, with a signature event and a major championship coming in the next two weeks.
So, with that, Texas native Jordan Spieth is the highest-ranked player in the field, coming in at No. 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Jason Day, the 2023 champion after a five-year winless spurt, is back to defend his title.
They’ll all be competing for a $9.5 million overall purse. The winner will take home $1.71 million for his victory.
Tom Kim, Will Zalatoris and Min Woo Lee are among the other highest-ranked player in Texas. Kris Kim, a 16-year-old from England, is making his first start in a PGA Tour event. He rolled last year in …