2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Round 2: Koepka Surges, How to Watch Friday's Action

Koepka Makes His Case in Round 1

Brooks Koepka delivered one of the most compelling opening rounds of his PGA Tour comeback at the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Playing at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas, the five-time major champion carded six birdies, an eagle, and zero bogeys for a 63 — leaving him one stroke off the lead and firmly in the conversation.

Taylor Moore sits at the top with a 62, while Koepka and Jesper Svensson share second place. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler also made his presence felt, firing a five-under 66 to remain well within striking distance heading into Friday.

How to Watch Round 2

| Platform | Time (ET) | |----------|----------| | Golf Channel (TV) | 3–7 p.m. | | ESPN+ PGA Tour Live | 7:45 a.m. onwards | | GOLF App | Golf Channel simulcast |

ESPN+ will offer featured group and featured hole coverage throughout the day.

Key Pairings to Watch

The marquee group on Friday is Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, and Si Woo Kim, teeing off at 1:43 p.m. ET. Japan's Takumi Kanaya is grouped with Taylor Moore and Luke List at 9:06 a.m. ET.

Strokeslab Perspective

Koepka's bogey-free round points to a day where his SG: OTT and SG: APP were both firing. On a demanding layout like TPC Craig Ranch, sustaining that across all SG categories over four rounds would make him a genuine title threat.