Wyndham Clark closed out the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a 10‑under 60 at TPC Craig Ranch, winning by three strokes over Si Woo Kim. Clark began the day two shots back but quickly found rhythm, relying on clean ball‑striking and a confident putting stroke. His 30‑under total delivered his fourth PGA Tour win and his first since 2024.
The victory also came with a significant financial reward. Clark earned $1,854,000 from the tournament’s $10.3 million purse, a meaningful boost as he climbs back toward the top of the FedEx Cup standings.
After the round, Clark pointed to his putting as the difference-maker.
“I mean, obviously, the putting. That was a pretty epic putting session or display this week… I’ve been hitting it good, kind of all year, but definitely the putting,” Clark said.
Scheffler and Spieth: Texas Favorites Fall Short
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished third at 25‑under, continuing a run of strong but winless results. His wedge play didn’t produce enough close birdie looks, though his consistency remains unmatched — he hasn’t finished outside the top 25 since the 2024 BMW Championship.
Scheffler praised Clark’s performance afterward:
“Sometimes you’ve just got to tip your cap and say good playing, and 60 was going to be pretty tough to beat today.”
Jordan Spieth delivered one of the week’s early highlights with a second‑round 62, but a difficult Saturday round took him out of contention. He closed with a 66 to finish tied for 19th.
Spieth reflected on the up‑and‑down week:
“I had stretches where things were really close, but I just didn’t put four rounds together. There’s a lot to build on, but also a lot I need to tighten up.”
Rising Star: Blades Brown’s Breakthrough
One of the most notable stories of the week came from 19‑year‑old Blades Brown, who finished tied for 14th and earned special temporary PGA Tour membership. Brown impressed with steady iron play and calm decision‑making under pressure, signaling the arrival of a young player ready to compete at the highest level.
His performance didn’t threaten the leaders on Sunday, but it did turn heads across the golf world — and it ensures he’ll have more opportunities to tee it up against the best players on Tour.
Kim’s Runner-Up Finish
Si Woo Kim, the 54‑hole leader, posted a final‑round 65 to finish at 27‑under. His week included a second‑round 60 and one of the highest birdie totals of the tournament. His runner‑up finish earned him $1,122,700.
Kim stayed in the mix until Clark’s late surge, which included birdies on four of his final five holes. While Kim didn’t match Clark’s closing pace, his consistent scoring kept pressure on the eventual champion throughout the afternoon.
What the Win Means for Clark
Clark’s victory came just one week after missing the cut at the PGA Championship, making the turnaround even more meaningful.
“I came here and said, ‘Alright, our game’s good, we just have to figure out the driver,’ and then I got that back into play… made some good putts,” Clark said.
The win gives Clark 500 FedEx Cup points and 39 Official World Golf Ranking points, helping him climb back toward the top tier of the standings.
Clark’s pinpoint approach on 18 sealed his birdie finish — and a memorable 60 to win the Byron Nelson
Looking Ahead: The Charles Schwab Challenge
The PGA Tour now heads to Fort Worth for the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. The field will include several top‑ranked players, including Scheffler, who will look to build on his strong finish at the Byron Nelson.
For Clark, the next event offers a chance to continue his momentum as the season moves toward its summer stretch. With his confidence restored and his putting in top form, he enters the upcoming events as a player to watch.
