Wyndham Clark claimed victory at the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson on May 23, finishing with a 30-under par total to win by three strokes [1, 2, 3]. He posted rounds of 66, 63, 65, and an impressive 11-under 60 in the final round at TPC Craig Ranch, a course that had undergone a $25 million renovation prior to the tournament to increase its difficulty [1, 4, 2, 3].
Clark’s final round 60 featured an eagle and nine birdies, narrowly missing a sub-60 round after a near-holed approach on the 18th hole [1, 2]. His putting was a key factor, leading the field in strokes gained putting. As noted in a Fox News report, “Clark's putting was ice cold when off and an absolute problem when on,” underscoring his superb performance on the greens [3].
Si Woo Kim finished second at 27-under par after shooting a 65 in the final round, while world number one and defending champion Scottie Scheffler ended third at 25-under, two shots behind Kim [1, 4, 2, 3]. The course produced very low scoring overall, with seven other players finishing at 20-under or better despite the recent upgrades to TPC Craig Ranch [4, 3].
Clark’s victory marked his fourth PGA Tour win; he last won in February 2024 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am [1, 4, 2, 3]. He had reached a career-high world ranking of No. 3 in April 2024 following his 2023 U.S. Open major victory but suffered a slump during the 2025 season with only two top-10 finishes in 24 tournaments and missing the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open [2, 3].
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson win is a strong return to form for Clark, who shot 11-under on the final day to secure the title at the renovated TPC Craig Ranch course in Texas. The tournament set a high bar for scoring despite the course changes.
The next PGA Tour event on the calendar will offer Clark a chance to build on this momentum following his dominant performance at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson [1, 2, 3].
