Scottie Scheffler Could Accomplish Rare Tiger Woods Feat at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Scottie Scheffler is in contention to defend his title at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He is currently tied for second place, trailing leader Si Woo Kim by two shots. A victory would make Scheffler the first player since Tiger Woods in 2007 to successfully defend a tournament title after winning by a significant margin the previous year.
- ▪Si Woo Kim holds a two-shot lead at 21-under par heading into the final round.
- ▪Scottie Scheffler is tied for second with Wyndham Clark, aiming for back-to-back wins at the event.
- ▪Scheffler's previous victory at the Byron Nelson was by eight strokes, the second-largest margin in tournament history.
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