THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson (PGA TOUR)
TPC Craig Ranch • McKinney, Texas • May 2-5, 2024
Meet the Grass Master
James Osborne, GCSAA, leads the greenkeeping efforts at TPC Craig Ranch for The CJ CUP Byron Nelson. With 10 years of experience as a superintendent and 24 years as a GCSAA member, Osborne brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to ensuring the course is in prime condition for the tournament.
Assisting Osborne are:
- Dakota Brown, Senior Assistant Superintendent
- Chase Shipley, Assistant Superintendent
- Brogan Welsh, Assistant Superintendent
- Carlos DeJesus, Equipment Manager
Course Overview
Crafted by renowned architect Tom Weiskopf in 2004, TPC Craig Ranch presents a challenging yet picturesque layout for The CJ CUP Byron Nelson. Stretching over 7,414 yards with a par of 71, the course features strategically placed hazards and meticulously manicured greens.
Turfgrass Specifications
- Greens: Bentgrass .100”
- Tees: Bermudagrass .350”
- Fairways: Zoysiagrass .450”
- Rough: Bermudagrass 2.75”
Environmental Commitment With Rowlett Creek weaving through the property and crossing 14 of the 18 holes, TPC Craig Ranch is not only a premier golf destination but also a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Osborne and his team are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the course.
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