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Brooks Koepka Dominates The CJ Cup Byron Nelson with Stunning Round 1 Performance: -8 and Two Eagles

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson · · May 22, 2026 · 14min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+4.9

APP

+4.4

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

0

Brooks Koepka delivered a masterclass in shotmaking during Round 1 of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, posting a remarkable -8 (63) to lead the field. The highlight of his exceptional round was a rare two-shot eagle at the Par 4 10th and another eagle on the Par 5 15th hole. Koepka's precision with his irons and hot putter made the difference throughout a dominant opening 18 holes.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
308 ydsRemaining: 232 yds

Aggressive drive on Par 5 sets up scoring opportunity.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
225 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

Fairway wood advances to green edge, eagle putt within range.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
7 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Chip shot holed for eagle! Exceptional result with +1.62 stroke gain.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
7 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
180 ydsRemaining: 20 yds right

Tee shot drifts right, missing green on short Par 3.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
20 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Chip shot reaches green but leaves challenging putt distance.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
6 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Misses putt for another Par 3 bogey, showing struggle on short holes.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
318 ydsRemaining: 112 yds

Explosive drive on Par 4 leaves only short iron to hole.

9 IronShot 2
SG: +1.1
112 ydsRemaining: 1 ft

Short iron lands 1 foot from pin—near albatross result on Par 4.

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Solid drive finds center fairway, setting up an aggressive approach shot.

6 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
145 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Precise mid-iron approach leaves a makeable birdie putt, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
12 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the putt for birdie, demonstrating early momentum and confidence.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Conservative drive on the long Par 5 sets up strategic approach.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
210 ydsRemaining: 35 yds

Fairway wood finds perfect landing spot, leaving short pitch to green.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
35 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Pitch shot positions for birdie opportunity within make range.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts birdie putt with smooth stroke, maintaining scoring streak.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Powerful drive splits fairway, leaving short iron approach.

7 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Short iron finds green above hole, leaving short putt for birdie.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
6 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Taps in birdie putt, extending hot streak to three consecutive birdies.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Aggressive drive on Par 5 sets up potential birdie or eagle opportunity.

2 IronShot 2
SG: +0.65
220 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

Long iron advances ball to green edge, setting up chip-in opportunity.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Chip shot finds bottom of cup for eagle! Exceptional stroke gain of +1.62.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
7 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
180 ydsRemaining: 25 yds left

Tee shot misses left of green on short Par 3, requiring recovery.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
25 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Chip shot runs past hole, leaving tricky downhill putt for bogey.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
4 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Misses downhill putt, resulting in bogey. Momentum check on short Par 3.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Confident drive after bogey, positioning for aggressive second shot.

6 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
142 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Clean iron shot to green, leaving birdie putt to recover from previous hole.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes birdie putt, demonstrating resilience and regaining scoring momentum.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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