In addition to Scheffler and Spieth, Si Woo Kim, Byeong Hun An and Sungjae Im are also teeing it up, as is Sam Burns. It's not a particularly loaded field, but having Scheffler at the top of the board uplifts the entire talent level of the tournament – and he's a local guy from Texas.

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win the 2025 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch at +300. In his 18 tournaments during the past year, Scheffler has four wins and an average finish of 10th, with five top rounds of the day.

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson begins Thursday at TPC Craig Ranch. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth highlight the field and will play together, alongside Si Woo Kim, at 1:33 p.m. EDT. Here's a look at the full tee times and groupings for the first round in McKinney,