World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns to his home state of Texas this week with his sights set on capturing his first PGA Tour victory of the 2025 season at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch.
Scheffler enters as the clear betting favorite at +280, and for good reason. The top-ranked golfer has been knocking on victory's door throughout the early portion of 2025, recording five Top 10 finishes in eight tournaments, including his three most recent starts. His history at TPC Craig Ranch also shows steady improvement, culminating in a T5 finish during his last appearance in 2023.
What makes Scheffler particularly dangerous this week is his complete game. He currently leads the field in tee-to-green performance while ranking second on approach shots and 10th in putting – suggesting all aspects of his game are firing on all cylinders.
South Korean Byeong Hun An could prove a worthy challenger at +2700. An has demonstrated his comfort at this course with consecutive strong showings – a T14 in 2023 followed by T4 last year. His recent form includes five straight made cuts, and he ranks third in the field in tee-to-green performance during this stretch.
According to Statbet analysis, Scheffler's consistent top-10 performances in 2025 make him a statistical favorite despite not having secured a win yet this season.
Other notable contenders include Stephan Jaeger, who boasts consecutive Top 20 finishes at TPC Craig Ranch and has made the weekend in five straight events. The German golfer has previously excelled off the tee at this venue, leading the field in that metric in 2024 and ranking fourth in 2023.
Japan's Ryo Hisatsune merits attention following an impressive run that includes two Top 5 finishes and two Top 20 results in his last five tournaments. The well-rounded golfer ranks 17th on the PGA Tour in adjusted scoring average this season and finished T13 in his Byron Nelson debut last year.
Australian Cameron Davis rounds out the list of notable contenders, ranking third on the PGA Tour in birdie-or-better percentage this season – a particularly valuable skill on a course known for yielding low scores.
The field also features several other prominent players, including Jordan Spieth (+1800), Sungjae Im (+2200), and Sam Burns (+3000) as they compete in what promises to be an exciting tournament in the Lone Star State.
