THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson heads back to TPC Craig Ranch, where birdies usually fly around like a video game set on easy mode. Even after recent renovations designed to toughen things up, this place still rewards bombers, aggressive iron play and golfers capable of catching fire with the putter for four straight days. With plenty of scoring chances and a weaker field surrounding hometown favorite Scottie Scheffler, there’s value all over the betting board.
These six bets mix proven stars, sneaky longshots and a little bit of beautiful golf chaos for another Texas shootout.
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Garrick Higgo First-Round Leader (+10500)
Higgo rolls into THE CJ CUP carrying the weirdest revenge narrative on TOUR after last week’s “late but technically on time” disaster. Now he gets a fresh start, a new caddie and a golf course where birdies fly around like confetti. TPC Craig Ranch is perfect for volatile first-round leader bets, and Higgo absolutely has the kind of chaotic hot streak potential that can produce a random 63 before lunchtime. Sometimes betting is about numbers. Sometimes it’s about embracing absolute nonsense.
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Max Greyserman Top-20 Finish (+190)
Greyserman feels like the “eat your vegetables” bet after taking wild swings on longshots all week. The dude racks up birdies like he’s speed-running TPC Craig Ranch, and now he arrives fresh off the best major finish of his career. Confidence? Probably high. Stress level? Hopefully lower than usual. This course also lets him swing freely without obsessing over every fairway, which is always helpful. If Greyserman stays hot with the irons, a comfy little top-20 finish feels very realistic.
Michael Brennan Top-10 Finish (+300)
Brennan swings driver like he’s trying to hit golf balls into the next zip code, which feels pretty useful at TPC Craig Ranch. The young bomber ranks near the top of TOUR golf in distance and off-the-tee play, and now he heads to a course where birdies basically fall out of the sky. Brennan already owns a PGA TOUR win and quietly made both major cuts this season, so the confidence should be growing. If this becomes another Texas shootout, don’t be shocked when he suddenly starts launching his way up the leaderboard.
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Brooks Koepka Top-5 Finish (+405)
Koepka currently feels like a guy trying to win a drag race while towing a shopping cart behind him. The ball-striking has been absolutely nasty, but the putter keeps acting like it has personal issues. Still, TPC Craig Ranch is basically built for bombers who can stuff irons and make birdies in bunches. If Brooks gets even a mildly cooperative week on the greens instead of another putting crime scene, a top-five finish could happen in a hurry.
Pierceson Coody to Win (+4000)
Coody showing up in Dallas feels like somebody rebooted an old golf movie with extra driver speed. His grandfather, Charles Coody, won this event decades ago, and now Pierceson arrives with the exact chaos-friendly game needed for TPC Craig Ranch. The guy bombs tee shots, piles up birdies and can absolutely torch par 5s when he gets rolling. If this tournament turns into another 25-under sprint, Coody has the horsepower — and the family storyline — to make things very interesting.
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Rasmus Hojgaard to Win (+5400)
Hojgaard feels like the “oops, I accidentally bet the fun twin” long shot that could suddenly make everybody nervous by Saturday. The guy absolutely hammers driver, gets scorching hot with the putter and seems perfectly built for a Texas birdie sprint. TPC Craig Ranch rewards players who can overpower par 5s and turn golf into a putting contest, which is basically Rasmus’ happy place. At these odds, betting against a random Danish heater almost feels irresponsible.
One-And-Done Play of the Week
If you play in a One-and-Done league, the idea is simple: You get to use each golfer once all season, so picking the right spot matters.
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Ryo Hisatsune feels like the perfect One-and-Done pick for people who enjoy quietly cashing while everybody else chases chaos. The 23-year-old keeps stacking made cuts like it’s part of his morning routine, now riding a streak of 13 straight weekends played. Hisatsune’s balanced game fits TPC Craig Ranch beautifully, especially at a course where birdies fly around like confetti. He already flashed serious upside in Texas with a T8 at the Valero Texas Open, and his iron play keeps trending in the right direction. It may not be the flashy pick, but it feels like the smart one.
Last Week’s Result
PGA Champ: Reed – T10: $496,708
Season Total: $5,482,661
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the Sports Betting section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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