talkSPORT betting tips – Best golf bets and expert advice for the CJ CUP Byron Nelson
The PGA Tour stops off at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, this week for The CJ CUP Byron Nelson and the low-scoring event has attracted a host of big names, including world number one Scottie Scheffler. Recording a top-five finish when he last played the tournament in 2023, the two-time Masters champion is the firm 11/4 favourite to land his first victory of the year, ahead of 18/1 Jordan Spieth and 22/1 Sungjae Im. With the last four editions of the Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch seeing winning scores of -25, -26 and -23 (twice), another birdie-fest is expected in the Lone Star State. talkSPORT BET welcome offer – Get £20 in free bets* CJ CUP Byron Nelson betting tips Jesper Svensson to win and each-way @ 80/1 Isaiah Salinda to win and each-way @ 66/1 Alejandro Tosti to win and each-way @ 80/1 Svensson can make PGA breakthrough The bigger hitters on tour will be relishing this week’s test, as they prepare to tackle this 7,569-yard course, and one player capable of getting into contention is Jesper Svensson. Ranking eighth in driving distance and ninth in strokes gained off-the-tee, the 29-year-old Swede’s game fits the bill nicely and he should take to this layout for the first time with no fear. Along with extra power, a hot putter has also proved to be crucial to success and Svensson has been rolling the rock well, as he sits seventh in putting average and 12th in SG putting. Rookie Salinda to make his mark It has been quite the rookie PGA Tour season for Isaiah Salinda, who was third at the Mexico Open and tied-11th at the Houston Open, and he is another Byron Nelson debutant that could impress. Sitting 19th in driving distance and fifth in SG off-the-tee, the 28-year-old American’s impressive long game should put him in a good position to challenge this week. If the putter warms, then Salinda looks to have every chance of landing his first title at this level. Tosti to be in the Texas mix Another player looking to make their PGA breakthrough is Alejandro Tosti and the signs this season suggest that maiden title may not be far away. The fiery 28-year-old Argentine gives it a good rip with the driver, as he ranks fifth in driving distance, while his position of 30th in SG off-the-tee is another positive. Tosti missed the cut last week in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, but that was a team event and the unintentional weekend off may actually be a blessing in disguise as he can fully prepare for this tournament. Before that Tosti had gone T5-T12-T2 in his previous three starts, almost winning the Corales Puntacana Championship when finishing a shot behind winner Garrick Higgo. If the world number 125 can replicate that type of performance in Texas, then there looks to be every chance he will be in contention come Sunday. talkSPORT BET welcome offer – Get £20 in free bets* *18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 4x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org
The PGA Tour stops off at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, this week for The CJ CUP Byron Nelson and the low-scoring event has attracted a host of big names, including world number one Scottie Scheffler.
Recording a top-five finish when he last played the tournament in 2023, the two-time Masters champion is the firm 11/4 favourite to land his first victory of the year, ahead of 18/1 Jordan Spieth and 22/1 Sungjae Im.
With the last four editions of the Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch seeing winning scores of -25, -26 and -23 (twice), another birdie-fest is expected in the Lone Star State.
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CJ CUP Byron Nelson betting tips
- Jesper Svensson to win and each-way @ 80/1
- Isaiah Salinda to win and each-way @ 66/1
- Alejandro Tosti to win and each-way @ 80/1
Svensson can make PGA breakthrough
The bigger hitters on tour will be relishing this week’s test, as they prepare to tackle this 7,569-yard course, and one player capable of getting into contention is Jesper Svensson.
Ranking eighth in driving distance and ninth in strokes gained off-the-tee, the 29-year-old Swede’s game fits the bill nicely and he should take to this layout for the first time with no fear.
Along with extra power, a hot putter has also proved to be crucial to success and Svensson has been rolling the rock well, as he sits seventh in putting average and 12th in SG putting.
Rookie Salinda to make his mark
It has been quite the rookie PGA Tour season for Isaiah Salinda, who was third at the Mexico Open and tied-11th at the Houston Open, and he is another Byron Nelson debutant that could impress.
Sitting 19th in driving distance and fifth in SG off-the-tee, the 28-year-old American’s impressive long game should put him in a good position to challenge this week.
If the putter warms, then Salinda looks to have every chance of landing his first title at this level.
Tosti to be in the Texas mix
Another player looking to make their PGA breakthrough is Alejandro Tosti and the signs this season suggest that maiden title may not be far away.
The fiery 28-year-old Argentine gives it a good rip with the driver, as he ranks fifth in driving distance, while his position of 30th in SG off-the-tee is another positive.
Tosti missed the cut last week in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, but that was a team event and the unintentional weekend off may actually be a blessing in disguise as he can fully prepare for this tournament.
Before that Tosti had gone T5-T12-T2 in his previous three starts, almost winning the Corales Puntacana Championship when finishing a shot behind winner Garrick Higgo.
If the world number 125 can replicate that type of performance in Texas, then there looks to be every chance he will be in contention come Sunday.
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Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
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