The top-ranked Scheffler outshined fellow hometown star Jordan Spieth with the former Texas Longhorns paired together along with Si Woo Kim, a South Korean who also calls Dallas home and was showcased in an event sponsored by CJ Group, a conglomerate based in his home country.

Perhaps all that was missing in Scottie Scheffler's game was a little home cooking. Entering the CJ Cup Byron Nelson -- the midway point of the 2025 PGA Tour season -- without a victory this year, Scheffler surged to the top of the Round 1 leaderboard Thursday afternoon at TPC Craig Ranch.