The PGA Tour revealed at the end of 2023 that the CJ Group had taken over as the new sponsor of the Byron Nelson, the PGA Tour's Dallas-based tournament. The event will now be called "The CJ Cup Byron Nelson" due to the change. Since 2015, AT&T has sponsored Nelson, but when Pebble Beach Pro-Am became a designated event with a larger purse, AT&T had to redirect its expenditures.
Since 2017, the tour has been associated with the global lifestyle firm CJ Group, headquartered in South Korea. Additionally, the business has several PGA Tour brand ambassadors, including Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim.
It was the only PGA Tour event, along with the Arnold Palmer Invitational, to be named after a professional golfer for a significant portion of its existence. Byron Nelson (1912–2006), the tournament host, frequently made appearances. Since its founding, the 600-member Salesmanship Club of Dallas has hosted it, and all proceeds have gone toward supporting the club's nonprofit Momentous Institute.
The event was officially named the Byron Nelson Golf Classic fifty-five years ago, in 1968, and Nelson's name has been a part of the title ever since through several sponsors. The tournament was transferred to Preston Trail Golf Club the same year, where it was held until 1982. After that, it was held at two locations in Irving: Las Colinas Sports Club (1983–1985) and TPC at Las Colinas (1986–1993). TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, northeast of Dallas, served as its most recent host.
Who won the PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2024?
Taylor Pendrith won the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, earning the $1.7 million winner's share of the $9.5 million purse. This was his first PGA Tour win. He is the fifth player in the event to score 261, tying the record with Jason Day in 2023, Kang Sing-hoon in 2019, Aaron Wise in 2018 and Rory Sabbatini in 2009.
Pendrith led the PGA Tour leaderboard after winning by a single shot in the final round with a 4-under 67. On the final par-5, the Canadian scored a birdie, while Ben Kohles, who was leading at the 72nd hole, made an unexpected bogey and lost the lead. Two strokes behind Pendrith, Alex Noren wrapped up in solo third place.
Who won the PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2023?
Jason Day won the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. In a closely contested final round full of different players, Day was outstanding. Day took home the winner's share of the $9,500,000 purse, which came to $1,710,000. This was also his second time winning the tournament.
The Australian won the tournament by one stroke over Si Woo Kim and Austin Eckroat on 23-under 261, after making a birdie-four on the last hole of regulation. While Scottie Scheffler finished T-5 with Marty Dou and Tyrrell Hatton, CT Pan finished in fourth place.
The PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson Winners List Year-by-Year
| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Winner's share |
| 2024 | Taylor Pendrith | 261 | -23 | 1 | $1,710,000 |
| 2023 | Jason Day | 261 | -23 | 1 | $1,710,000 |
| 2022 | Lee Kyoung-hoon | 262 | −26 | 1 | $1,638,000 |
| 2021 | Lee Kyoung-hoon | 263 | −25 | 3 | $1,458,000 |
| 2020 | Not Played | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | Kang Sung-hoon | 261 | −23 | 2 | $1,422,000 |
| 2018 | Aaron Wise | 261 | −23 | 3 | $1,386,000 |
| 2017 | Billy Horschel | 268 | −12 | PO | $1,350,000 |
| 2016 | Sergio García (2) | 265 | −15 | PO | $1,314,000 |
| 2015 | Steven Bowditch | 259 | −18 | 4 | $1,278,000 |
| 2014 | Brendon Todd | 266 | −14 | 2 | $1,242,000 |
| 2013 | Bae Sang-moon | 267 | −13 | 2 | $1,206,000 |
| 2012 | Jason Dufner | 269 | −11 | 1 | $1,170,000 |
| 2011 | Keegan Bradley | 277 | −3 | PO | $1,170,000 |
| 2010 | Jason Day | 270 | −10 | 2 | $1,170,000 |
| 2009 | Rory Sabbatini | 261 | −19 | 2 | $1,170,000 |
| 2008 | Adam Scott | 273 | −7 | PO | $1,152,000 |
| 2007 | Scott Verplank | 267 | −13 | 1 | $1,134,000 |
| 2006 | Brett Wetterich | 268 | −12 | 1 | $1,116,000 |
| 2005 | Ted Purdy | 265 | −15 | 1 | $1,116,000 |
| 2004 | Sergio García | 270 | −10 | PO | $1,044,000 |
| 2003 | Vijay Singh | 265 | −15 | 2 | $1,008,000 |
| 2002 | Shigeki Maruyama | 266 | −14 | 2 | $864,000 |
| 2001 | Robert Damron | 263 | −17 | PO | $810,000 |
| 2000 | Jesper Parnevik | 269 | −11 | PO | $720,000 |
| 1999 | Loren Roberts | 262 | −18 | PO | $540,000 |
| 1998 | John Cook | 265 | −15 | 3 | $450,000 |
| 1997 | Tiger Woods | 263 | −17 | 2 | $324,000 |
| 1996 | Phil Mickelson | 265 | −15 | 2 | $270,000 |
| 1995 | Ernie Els | 263 | −17 | 3 | $234,000 |
| 1994 | Neal Lancaster | 132 | −9 | PO | $216,000 |
| 1993 | Scott Simpson | 270 | −10 | 1 | $216,000 |
| 1992 | Billy Ray Brown | 199 | −11 | PO | $198,000 |
| 1991 | Nick Price | 270 | −10 | 1 | $198,000 |
| 1990 | Payne Stewart | 202 | −8 | 2 | $180,000 |
| 1989 | Jodie Mudd | 265 | −15 | PO | $180,000 |
| 1988 | Bruce Lietzke (2) | 271 | −9 | PO | $135,000 |
| 1987 | Fred Couples | 266 | −14 | PO | $108,000 |
| 1986 | Andy Bean | 269 | −11 | 1 | $108,000 |
| 1985 | Bob Eastwood | 272 | −8 | PO | $90,000 |
| 1984 | Craig Stadler | 276 | −8 | 1 | $90,000 |
| 1983 | Ben Crenshaw | 273 | −7 | 1 | $72,000 |
| 1982 | Bob Gilder | 266 | −14 | 5 | $63,000 |
| 1981 | Bruce Lietzke | 281 | 1 | PO | $54,000 |
| 1980 | Tom Watson (4) | 274 | −6 | 1 | $54,000 |
| 1979 | Tom Watson (3) | 275 | −5 | PO | $54,000 |
| 1978 | Tom Watson (2) | 272 | −8 | 1 | $40,000 |
| 1977 | Raymond Floyd | 276 | −8 | 2 | $40,000 |
| 1976 | Mark Hayes | 273 | −11 | 2 | $40,000 |
| 1975 | Tom Watson | 269 | −15 | 2 | $35,000 |
| 1974 | Buddy Allin | 269 | −15 | 4 | $30,000 |
| 1973 | Lanny Wadkins | 277 | −3 | PO | $30,000 |
| 1972 | Chi-Chi Rodríguez | 273 | −7 | PO | $25,000 |
| 1971 | Jack Nicklaus (2) | 274 | −6 | 2 | $25,000 |
| 1970 | Jack Nicklaus | 274 | −6 | PO | $20,000 |
| 1969 | Bruce Devlin | 277 | −3 | 1 | $20,000 |
| 1968 | Miller Barber | 270 | −10 | 1 | $20,000 |
| 1967 | Bert Yancey | 274 | −10 | 1 | $20,000 |
| 1966 | Roberto De Vicenzo | 276 | −8 | 1 | $15,000 |
| 1965 | Not Played | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1964 | Charles Coody | 271 | −13 | 1 | $5,800 |
| 1963 | Not Played | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1962 | Billy Maxwell | 277 | −3 | 4 | $5,300 |
| 1961 | Earl Stewart | 278 | −6 | 1 | $4,300 |
| 1960 | Johnny Pott | 275 | −5 | PO | $3,500 |
| 1959 | Julius Boros | 274 | −10 | 1 | $3,500 |
| 1958 | Sam Snead (3) | 272 | −8 | PO | $3,500 |
| 1957 | Sam Snead (2) | 264 | −20 | 10 | $8,000 |
| 1956 (Jun) | Peter Thomson | 267 | −13 | PO | $13,478 |
| 1956 (May) | Don January | 268 | −12 | 1 | $6,000 |
| 1946 | Ben Hogan | 284 | 4 | 2 | $2,000 |
| 1945 | Sam Snead | 276 | −12 | 4 | $2,000 |
| 1944 | Byron Nelson | 276 | −8 | 10 | $2,000 |
Multiple PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson Champions
A total of 7 players have managed to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson over the years, with Jason Day winning for the second time most recently in 2023.
| No. of Wins | Name | Country | Years |
| 4 | Tom Watson | United States | 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| 3 | Sam Snead | United States | 1945, 1957, 1958 |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1970, 1971 |
| 2 | Bruce Lietzke | United States | 1981, 1988 |
| 2 | Sergio Gracia | Spain | 2004, 2016 |
| 2 | Lee Kyoung-hoon | South Korea | 2021, 2022 |
| 2 | Jason Day | Australia | 2010, 2023 |
CJ Cup Byron Nelson FAQs
A. The Dallas-based PGA Tour event is now named "The CJ Cup Byron Nelson," sponsored by the CJ Group; it was AT&T Byron Nelson until late 2023.
A. AT&T redirected funds to the Pebble Beach Pro-Am because it offers a larger purse.
A. Taylor Pendrith emerged victorious at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, earning $1,710,000 from a $9,500,000 purse.
A. The Salesmanship Club of Dallas has been associated with the Byron Nelson event since its founding in 1944, supporting the nonprofit Momentous Institute.
A. The event was officially named the Byron Nelson Golf Classic in 1968 and has been held at various Dallas courses, including TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney.
