Danny Willett betting profile: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson
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Danny Willett of England plays a shot on the tenth hole during the first round of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic 2026 at Dunes Golf & Beach Club on May 07, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Danny Willett returns to The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, set to tee off at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas from May 21-24, 2026. Willett looks to improve upon his performance from his last appearance at this tournament in 2022, where he missed the cut.
Willett's recent history at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MC | 72-72 | E |
At The CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- In Willett's most recent appearance at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, in 2022, he missed the cut after posting a score of even par.
- Scottie Scheffler won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 31-under.
Willett's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic | T45 | 72-70-68-69 | -5 | 5.756 |
| April 12, 2026 | Masters Tournament | MC | 76-73 | +5 | -- |
| March 29, 2026 | Texas Children's Houston Open | T56 | 68-70-66-74 | -2 | 5.500 |
| March 22, 2026 | Valspar Championship | MC | 73-74 | +5 | -- |
| March 8, 2026 | Puerto Rico Open | T42 | 71-70-72-69 | -6 | 6.922 |
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | MC | 71-74 | +3 | -- |
| Nov. 16, 2025 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | 60 | 73-69-74-73 | +5 | -- |
| July 27, 2025 | 3M Open | MC | 69-72 | -1 | -- |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | 70-75 | +5 | -- |
| July 6, 2025 | John Deere Classic | MC | 68-75 | +1 | -- |
Willett's recent performances
- Willett's best finish over his last ten appearances was tied for 42nd at the Puerto Rico Open, where he finished at 6-under.
- Willett has an average of -0.325 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.237 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Willett has an average of 0.318 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.007 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Willett has averaged -0.237 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Willett's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | -0.510 | -0.325 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | -0.589 | -0.237 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | 0.310 | 0.318 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | 0.263 | 0.007 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | -0.526 | -0.237 |
Willett's advanced stats and rankings
- Willett has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.510 this season, while his average Driving Distance of 290.1 yards shows his current form.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Willett has sported a -0.589 mark. He has hit 60.19% of his greens in regulation.
- On the greens, Willett has delivered a 0.263 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season. In addition, he has averaged 28.28 putts per round, and he has broken par 19.44% of the time.
- Willett currently ranks 183rd in FedExCup Regular Season points with 18 points, while his Bogey Avoidance percentage stands at 17.59%.
All stats in this article are accurate for Willett as of the start of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
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