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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

Jesper Svensson delivered a masterclass in aggressive golf, carding an eight-under 63 in THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson's opening round. With nine birdies and two eagles—including a remarkable two-shot eagle on the 540-yard 15th hole—Svensson demonstrated the short-game precision and putting confidence that characterizes elite tournament performance. His SG Total of 9.7 reflects exceptional execution across every scoring opportunity.
HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
286 ydsRemaining: 144 yds

Early in the round, aggressive drive on the par-4 opens with excellent positioning.

6 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Approach lands four feet left of pin; momentum established early.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
4 ydsRemaining: Made

Makes the four-footer for birdie. SG +1.2 sets the tone for a dominant day.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
308 ydsRemaining: 232 yds

Powerful drive on the par-5 positions him 232 yards out for approach.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
228 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Second shot settles four yards beyond the pin—perfect setup for eagle.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
4 ydsRemaining: Made

Chip-in for eagle. SG +1.62 demonstrates his short-game wizardry.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
284 ydsRemaining: 146 yds

Controlled drive positions him 146 yards out on this par-4.

6 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
142 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Approach finishes five feet left—another scoring chance materialized.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
5 ydsRemaining: Made

Makes the birdie putt. SG +1.2 confirms his dominance on par-4s.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
7 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
178 ydsRemaining: Green

Tee shot catches the left fringe, missing the optimal zone for this 180-yard par-3.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
18 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Chip from off the green stops three feet away—a makeable putt but not ideal positioning.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
3 ydsRemaining: Miss

Misses the three-footer—an uncharacteristic miss from range.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: Made

Bogey. With SG -0.95, the only stumble on a par-3 where precision is paramount.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Aggressive drive down the center of the fairway; sets up the approach on this 540-yard par-5.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
235 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

Second shot finds the right side of the green, leaving a 10-yard chip for eagle.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
10 ydsRemaining: Made

Perfect chip-in for eagle. SG +1.62 exemplifies Svensson's short-game dominance.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
280 ydsRemaining: 150 yds

Solid drive leaves 150 yards into this par-4; excellent positioning for approach.

6 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
145 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Approach shot finishes five feet left of the pin—a scoring opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
5 ydsRemaining: Made

Makes the birdie putt. SG +1.2 confirms his precision on medium-range putts.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.79
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Powerful drive on the 540-yard par-5; centers the fairway with distance.

2 IronShot 2
SG: +0.66
220 ydsRemaining: Hole

Second shot finds the hole—a stunning eagle-2. SG +2.62 epitomizes peak tournament form.

Hole SG Total:+1.5
HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
7 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
175 ydsRemaining: Green

Tee shot drifts right of the green on this 180-yard par-3; similar to Hole 12.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
20 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Chip from the rough stops four feet short—another missed eagle opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
4 ydsRemaining: Miss

Misses the four-footer—uncharacteristic for this hot putter.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
1 ydsRemaining: Made

Second bogey on par-3s. SG -0.95 is the day's only blemish.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
282 ydsRemaining: 148 yds

Stable drive leaves 148 yards for approach on this par-4.

6 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
143 ydsRemaining: 6 yds

Approach finishes six feet left of the pin—excellent proximity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
6 ydsRemaining: Made

Makes the birdie putt. SG +1.2 continues his stellar conversion rate.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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