Scottie Scheffler Wins 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Phil Mickelson Admits Error

Phil Mickelson previously predicted that world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler would not win a PGA Tour event before the 2025 Ryder Cup, but Scheffler proved him wrong by dominating the CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a record-tying score of 31-under par and an eight-shot victory. Mickelson acknowledged his misjudgment on social media, playfully admitting his bold take had backfired. Scheffler's win marked his first PGA Tour victory of the 2025 season, following a stellar 2024 that included nine wins and a gold medal at the Olympics, despite a slow start to the year due to a wrist injury. The result reasserted Scheffler's position as the top-ranked player in the world, despite recent debates and Mickelson's support for LIV golfer Joaquin Niemann as a potential No. 1. The win also tied the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record, further cementing Scheffler's dominance on tour. Both Mickelson and Scheffler are now looking ahead to the upcoming PGA Championship.