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Taylor Moore's Flawless Opening: 9-Under 62 Leads CJ Cup Byron Nelson

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson · Round 1 · May 22, 2026 · 15min

Total

+10.7

OTT

+5.2

APP

+4.3

ATG

+0.6

PUTT

+0.6

Taylor Moore delivered a dominant opening round at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, posting a sizzling 9-under 62. His exceptional ball-striking and clutch putting resulted in three eagles and six birdies, establishing a commanding position atop the leaderboard with performance that demonstrates why he's a serious contender.

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Powerful drive positions ideally on par 5.

3 WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

210 ydsRemaining: 20 yds

3 Wood attacks green, leaves approach shot.

PitchShot 3

SG: +0.49

18 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Pitch shot goes in for eagle! Precise +1.62 SG.

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Well-struck drive finds left center fairway.

6 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

135 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

Approach iron lands near pin for birdie setup.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie. Consistent +1.2 SG performance.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Driver finds center-right, ideal for approach.

6 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

138 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Iron shot nestles close for gimme birdie range.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie to cap perfect round. Strong +1.2 SG.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Solid drive right center, sets up aggressive approach.

6 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

135 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

Crisp iron to 12 feet sets up birdie. Strong +1.2 SG.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

12 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the birdie. Early momentum establishes lead.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

7 IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

170 ydsRemaining: 35 yds

Tee shot pulls left, misses par 3 green entirely.

PitchShot 2

SG: -0.24

32 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Pitches on to leave par putt from 8 feet.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

8 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Par putt misses, needs bogey save attempt.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Bogey recorded. Only blemish so far at -0.95 SG.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Long drive finds fairway center on par 5.

3 WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

220 ydsRemaining: 25 yds

3 Wood aggressively positions for approach shot.

PitchShot 3

SG: +0.12

23 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Deft pitch leaves eagle try inside 5 feet.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

4 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Eagle attempt rims out; settles for birdie. +0.62 SG.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.79

305 ydsRemaining: 235 yds

Perfect drive finds center fairway on par 5.

3 WoodShot 2

SG: +0.66

230 ydsRemaining: 1 yds

3 Wood nearly reaches green for eagle position.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.52

1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Taps in for eagle. Dominant +2.62 SG stroke gain.

Hole SG Total:+2.0

HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

5 IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

165 ydsRemaining: 42 yds

Tee shot comes up short, misses par 3 green.

ChipShot 2

SG: -0.24

38 ydsRemaining: 6 yds

Chips on from short grass, leaves 6-foot putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

6 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Par putt slides by; needs bogey save.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes bogey. Second blemish at -0.95 SG.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.1

300 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Long drive sets up aggressive approach shot.

7 IronShot 2

SG: +1.1

128 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Iron shot finds the cup for eagle! Exceptional +2.2 SG.

Hole SG Total:+2.2

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