If you watched the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch and felt like you were witnessing something historic — you were. Wyndham Clark shot a final-round 60 to win his first PGA Tour title since 2024, outlasting Scottie Scheffler and S.W. Kim in a week that featured not one but two rounds […]
If you watched the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch and felt like you were witnessing something historic — you were. Wyndham Clark shot a final-round 60 to win his first PGA Tour title since 2024, outlasting Scottie Scheffler and S.W. Kim in a week that featured not one but two rounds in the 60s from players in contention. This was Texas tournament golf at its most electric.
Clark’s 60: A Round for the Record Books
Final-round 60s to win a PGA Tour event don’t happen often. Wyndham Clark did it at TPC Craig Ranch, firing a bogey-free round with a string of birdies that methodically dismantled one of the most demanding setups on Tour. Clark’s game was dialed in from the jump — he was hitting approaches to tap-in range on the front nine, and his putter never wavered on the back.
The 60 matched some of the lowest rounds ever recorded in Tour history under Sunday pressure, and it came against a field that included the world’s top-ranked player. That context matters. This wasn’t a runaway on a soft setup — Clark went low when it counted most.
S.W. Kim’s Round-2 Masterpiece
Clark wasn’t even the only player to shoot 60 during the week. S.W. Kim fired an 11-under 60 in the second round, putting up one of the most impressive scoring performances of the season. Two 60s in four days at the same event is nearly unprecedented, and it speaks to both the quality of the field and the conditions at TPC Craig Ranch when things set up just right.
Kim’s round kept him in the conversation heading into the weekend, and he finished as one of the co-runners-up along with Scottie Scheffler — cementing this tournament as one of the most competitive events of the 2026 season.
TPC Craig Ranch: A Texas Track Worth Playing
TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas has quickly established itself as one of the premier public golf experiences in the DFW Metroplex. The Keith Foster-designed course opened in 2004 and became the permanent home of the Byron Nelson in 2021, giving the tournament a modern, purpose-built venue that photographs beautifully and plays even better.
The course features generous fairways that reward aggressive play off the tee, but the approach windows are tighter than they look, and the green complexes are nuanced enough to make putting feel like chess. For average golfers, Craig Ranch is challenging but fair — and the facility amenities are top-notch, from the practice range to the pro shop.
If you live in DFW and haven’t played Craig Ranch yet, put it on your list. Playing a Tour venue is always a special experience, and Craig Ranch gives you that in spades. Tee times are available year-round through TPC’s booking platform.
Scheffler’s Near-Miss: Still the Man to Beat
Scottie Scheffler’s near-win at the Byron Nelson added another chapter to his 2026 narrative. The world No. 1 and Texas native has been runner-up multiple times this season, including at The Masters, and his consistency in contention is remarkable — even when he doesn’t lift the trophy. Scheffler played beautifully at Craig Ranch, but Clark simply played better on Sunday.
For Texas golf fans rooting for the Fort Worth native, it’s only a matter of time before Scheffler converts. His game is elite. The wins will come.
Why the Byron Nelson Matters for Texas Golf
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson is named after one of the greatest players in golf history — a Texan who set records that still stand today. Byron Nelson’s 1945 season (18 wins, 11 of them consecutive) remains the most dominant single-season performance in Tour history. The tournament bearing his name carries that legacy into every May, honoring Texas golf’s past while showcasing its future.
Wyndham Clark’s 2026 victory — a 60 to win in Texas — is exactly the kind of moment Nelson would have appreciated. Bold, precise, and executed under pressure. That’s Texas golf at its finest.
