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Moore Leads Nelson Amidst Texas Heat
22 May
Summary
- Taylor Moore leads the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by one stroke.
- Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is playing but trails.
- Jordan Spieth is seeking his first PGA Tour win since 2022.
The 2026 PGA Tour season continues with the second round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, scheduled for Friday, May 22nd, at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Taylor Moore currently leads the tournament, holding a one-stroke advantage at 9-under par after the initial round. Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson are close behind, both at 8-under.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler faces a challenge as he trails the leaders by four strokes, currently sitting at 5-under. Local hope Jordan Spieth, who is competing near his hometown of Dallas, is at 3-under and is looking to secure his first PGA Tour victory since the 2022 RBC Heritage.
Fans can catch the second round's action live on the Golf Channel from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, live streaming coverage, including featured groups and holes, will be available via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ starting at 7:45 a.m. ET. Complete tee times and pairings for Friday's second round have been released.
