Jesper Svensson's Explosive Display: Eight Birdies and Two Eagles Lead THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson · · May 22, 2026 · 14min
Total
+9.7
OTT
+4.7
APP
+4
ATG
+0.5
PUTT
+0.4
Early in the round, aggressive drive on the par-4 opens with excellent positioning.
Approach lands four feet left of pin; momentum established early.
Makes the four-footer for birdie. SG +1.2 sets the tone for a dominant day.
Powerful drive on the par-5 positions him 232 yards out for approach.
Second shot settles four yards beyond the pin—perfect setup for eagle.
Chip-in for eagle. SG +1.62 demonstrates his short-game wizardry.
Controlled drive positions him 146 yards out on this par-4.
Approach finishes five feet left—another scoring chance materialized.
Makes the birdie putt. SG +1.2 confirms his dominance on par-4s.
Tee shot catches the left fringe, missing the optimal zone for this 180-yard par-3.
Chip from off the green stops three feet away—a makeable putt but not ideal positioning.
Misses the three-footer—an uncharacteristic miss from range.
Bogey. With SG -0.95, the only stumble on a par-3 where precision is paramount.
Aggressive drive down the center of the fairway; sets up the approach on this 540-yard par-5.
Second shot finds the right side of the green, leaving a 10-yard chip for eagle.
Perfect chip-in for eagle. SG +1.62 exemplifies Svensson's short-game dominance.
Solid drive leaves 150 yards into this par-4; excellent positioning for approach.
Approach shot finishes five feet left of the pin—a scoring opportunity.
Makes the birdie putt. SG +1.2 confirms his precision on medium-range putts.
Powerful drive on the 540-yard par-5; centers the fairway with distance.
Second shot finds the hole—a stunning eagle-2. SG +2.62 epitomizes peak tournament form.
Tee shot drifts right of the green on this 180-yard par-3; similar to Hole 12.
Chip from the rough stops four feet short—another missed eagle opportunity.
Misses the four-footer—uncharacteristic for this hot putter.
Second bogey on par-3s. SG -0.95 is the day's only blemish.
Stable drive leaves 148 yards for approach on this par-4.
Approach finishes six feet left of the pin—excellent proximity.
Makes the birdie putt. SG +1.2 continues his stellar conversion rate.