Based on the news at the top of the email, I think it’s safe to say that tournaments like the CJ Cup Byron Nelson will be going the way of the Dodo Bird.
There’s a handful of them that come to mind, who currently occupy unwanted space in the TOUR’s schedule, pull weak fields, and are typically birdie-fests.
These events lack juice and draw weak viewership numbers.
So, it seems that the TOUR, whos CEO Brian Rolapp came from the NFL, are intent on embracing a scarcity model, which, in theory, should allow them to sell partnerships at a premium.
Their bet is that quality is better than volume.
And with that intro, we bring you to McKinney, Texas, just outside of Dallas, where Scottie Scheffler leads a field that includes only about three other people in the Top 50 of OWGR.
Scottie shot 31-under last year. His odds to win this year are +175, which is… gross.
In an effort to make the CJ Cup less of a birdie-fest, they have made all of the greens smaller over the last year.
We will see how that holds up.
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Weekly Bets: 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
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Keith Stewart’s Picks
Jordan Spieth (+2000 DraftKings)
In four starts at TPC Craig Ranch, Jordan Spieth has finished T9, 2, MC, and 4. I guess Spieth likes sleeping in his own bed! A top 20 at the PGA Championship and a brief lead in Miami. Spieth has seven top 25s in 13 starts this season. Those results still seem to be missing a piece of Spieth’s game. In 2026, the irons have been great at times. The driver has been excellent recently, and nobody is better with a wedge. If Jordan wins again, the most likely spot is a course where he is extremely comfortable, and in a region he knows infinitely well.
Eric Cole (+8000 DraftKings)
In his last three events, Eric Cole has finished T14, T6, and T6 at Myrtle Beach. Cole’s an incredible iron player and putter. In two starts at TPC Craig Ranch, Eric has finished T23 and T5. Eric can score, and on a course with little pressure off the tee, he can just get it in play. The approach, proximity, and putter take over. Eighth in the field for BoB%, Cole has gained an average of 8.4 strokes combined with his flatstick and irons over his last two starts.
Caddyshanks Picks
Scottie Scheffler (+175 DraftKings)
Scottie Scheffler’s odds are so low that I actually don’t recommend betting him this week, unless he gets off to a slow start and you can find a live number you like. Also, look into the “without Scheffler” markets.
The only reason I have him on the card this week is because I committed to “bet Scottie every week” at the beginning of the year. It hasn’t been working out.
Brooks Koepka (+2500 Draftkings)
Everything about Brooks game is working right now except for one very important thing – his putter. If, and it’s a big if, he gets it going? He’s gonna win some tournaments.
Sungjae Im (+5600 Draftkings)
It was only a few weekends ago in Florida that Sungjae was in contention, his odds are quite long this week, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he was hanging around this weekend near the top of the board.
