Brooks Koepka makes strong start with Scottie Scheffler also in early contention | Golf News

Brooks Koepka fired a storming eight-under 63 to take the clubhouse lead in the first round of the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas. Four days on from the conclusion of the PGA Championship, won by Englishman Aaron Rai, regular tour action in the US resumed at TPC Craig Ranch with world No 1 and defending tournament champion Scottie Scheffler headlining the field. But it was former No 1 and five-time major winner Koepka, playing in a group alongside Scheffler, who made the most eye-catching start in McKinney on his 11th appearance back on the PGA Tour thanks to a bogey-free opening round featuring six birdies and one eagle. The CJ Cup Byron Nelson leaderboard (external) All this week’s leaderboards in the world of golf When are the majors and key events in 2026? Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract Starting from the 10th hole, Koepka birdied the par-four 11th before finding an eagle at the next hole, the par-five 12th. After a further birdie at the 14th helped him go out in a four-under 31, the American birdied the second, fourth, fifth and sixth on his way in for a round of 63. Koepka has
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