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2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
PGA Tour
TPC Craig Ranch
McKinney, Texas, USA
2-5 May 2024
Lee Kyoung-hoon will look to emulate legendary golfer Sam Snead who won the
JC Cup Byron Nelson three times in his illustrious career.
What to know about Lee
The South Korean star has competed in the PGA Tour, Japan Golf Tour, OneAsia Tour and Korean Tour since he turned professional in 2010.
Lee, who moved to the United States from South Korea in 2016 to play the Web.com Tour, has been crowned champion twice in the PGA Tour.
News
The last time the Seoul-born golfer was in action in a PGA Tour event was at the 2024 Corales Puntacana Championship where get finished 40th.
Lee is placed 91st in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) and his best overall ranking is 33rd place.
Why Lee is among the favourites
The 32-year-old is a two-time winner of the Byron Nelson title having won the 2021 event with a score of 25-under-par, beating runner-up Sam Burns by three strokes.
Lee then successfully defended his title at the 2022 Byron Nelson, shooting 26-under-par; beating Jordan Spieth by one shot and he will be eager to replicate the same form.
Quotes
“It’s like a dream again, like last year,” Lee said after winning the 2022 Byron Nelson.
“And then with my family and my wife, and also my daughter, it’s an amazing feeling. It feels amazing!
"When I am here it feels very comfortable. I haven't had a top 10 finish this year, but when I'm here I feel I get more confidence."
The last five Byron Nelson winners
2018 - Aaron Wise (USA)
2019 - Kang Sung-hoon (South Korea)
2021 - Lee Kyoung-hoon (South Korea)
2022 - Lee Kyoung-hoon (South Korea)
2023 - Jason Day (Australia)
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