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The CJ Cup Byron Nelson: A Texas Tradition Continues

The Byron Nelson, a historic golf tournament on the PGA Tour, has a rich legacy dating back to 1926 when it was first known as the Dallas Open. After a hiatus, the tournament returned in 1944 as the Texas Victory Open, famously won by Byron Nelson himself. In 1968, the event was officially renamed the Byron Nelson Classic, forever linking it to the legendary golfer. It stands as one of only two PGA Tour events named after a professional golfer, the other being the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

 

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson: A Texas Tradition Continues

The Byron Nelson, a historic golf tournament on the PGA Tour, has a rich legacy dating back to 1926 when it was first known as the Dallas Open. After a hiatus, the tournament returned in 1944 as the Texas Victory Open, famously won by Byron Nelson himself. In 1968, the event was officially renamed the Byron Nelson Classic, forever linking it to the legendary golfer. It stands as one of only two PGA Tour events named after a professional golfer, the other being the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

 

Ernie Els’ Routine for Pressure Putting

If you watched the Masters, you saw some important putts made including a missed a short par putt on the final green in regulation. Talk about pressure! As we all know, McIlroy ultimately won the playoff, completing his career Grand Slam and ending a decade-long search for a Masters title.

How do pros deal with this type of pressure? They all have routines that they practice repeatedly. Today, Ernie Els walks us through his routine for pressure putting.