Jackson Buchanan betting profile: The CJ CUP Byron Nelson
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Jackson Buchanan will make his debut at The CJ CUP Byron Nelson when the tournament begins May 21-24 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The event features a $10.3 million purse with defending champion Scottie Scheffler looking to repeat after his dominant 31-under performance last year.
At The CJ CUP Byron Nelson
- Buchanan will be making his first appearance at The CJ CUP Byron Nelson in the past five years.
- Scottie Scheffler won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 31-under.
Buchanan's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | Colonial Life Charity Classic | MC | 71-69 | E | -- |
| April 19, 2026 | Tulum Championship at PGA Riviera Maya | MC | 72-83 | +11 | -- |
| April 5, 2026 | LECOM Suncoast Classic | T71 | 65-73-70-73 | -3 | 2.750 |
| March 29, 2026 | Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club | MC | 73-70 | -1 | -- |
| March 8, 2026 | Astara Chile Classic presented by Scotiabank | T18 | 67-70-71-67 | -9 | 42.063 |
| March 1, 2026 | 119 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro | MC | 68-71 | -1 | -- |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard | MC | 74-70 | +2 | -- |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | The Panama Championship | MC | 74-70 | +4 | -- |
| Jan. 21, 2026 | The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club | T65 | 72-71-78-78 | +11 | 3.900 |
| Jan. 14, 2026 | The Bahamas Golf Classic at Atlantis Paradise Island | T33 | 66-70-66-70 | -16 | 20.583 |
Buchanan's recent performances
- Buchanan has finished in the top 20 once over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Astara Chile Classic presented by Scotiabank, where he finished tied for 18th with a score of nine-under.
- Buchanan has an average of -0.446 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.291 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Buchanan has averaged -0.042 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Buchanan's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | - | -0.446 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | - | 0.291 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | - | -0.107 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | - | 0.219 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | - | -0.042 |
Buchanan's advanced stats and rankings
- Buchanan has struggled with his driving in his past five tournaments, posting a -0.446 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average.
- His approach play has been a relative strength, with a 0.291 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green mark over his last five starts.
- On the greens, Buchanan has delivered a 0.219 Strokes Gained: Putting average in his past five tournaments, helping to offset some of his tee-to-green struggles.
All stats in this article are accurate for Buchanan as of the start of The CJ CUP Byron Nelson.
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