Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith, who is 32 years old, won the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson by shooting 23 under par and defeating Ben Kohles, 34, in a close match at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney.
This win marks Pendrith's first victory in a PGA tournament out of 74 career starts, as reported by Golfweek. tournament Golfweek states this is Pendrith's first PGA win out of 74 career starts.
Despite struggling with consistency in this year's tour and missing the cut in six of his last 11 tournaments, Pendrith managed to finish within the top 25 in four of the five tournaments where he did make the cut.
Pendrith finished Although Pendrith started the weekend 11 under par, his outstanding performance in the final two days, shooting eight under in the third round and four under in the fourth, propelled him to first place by the end of the weekend.
Immediately after completing his final round, Pendrith expressed his excitement about the win and his joy in being able to achieve it in front of his family. final roundPendrith, upon finishing his rounds, described his happiness about the win and the support he received from his family, especially his wife and son.
He highlighted the support of his wife and son, mentioning that his wife, Meg, is his biggest fan and support, and he finds it amazing to have his son by his side every week, according to The PGA Tour.
As the first-place finisher Pendrith is set to take home $1.71 million as the winner of this year's CJ Cup, while Kohles will receive $1.035 million for finishing second, as reported by Golf.com.
Alex Noren claimed third place in the tournament, finishing with 21 under par over the four rounds and winning $655,500.
CJ Foods, a lifestyle company, sponsored this year's Byron Nelson tournament with the goal of introducing Korean and Asian food and culture to the world. goal CJ Foods aims to introduce Korean and Asian food and culture to the world, according to The Dallas Express.
Minsok Pak, CEO of CJ Foods, explained that the company felt honored to sponsor the CJ Cup and another PGA Tour event, emphasizing the tournament's rich history and significance to the local community. Minsok Pak, CEO of CJ Foods, spoke to The Dallas Express about the company's decision to sponsor the CJ Cup and a PGA Tour event, expressing their honor in being part of a beloved tournament with a rich history in the local community. Pak highlighted the meaningful connection with the Dallas Korean community and their introduction of Korean culture through their bibigo brand at the tournament.
He also mentioned that the sponsorship is especially meaningful given Dallas's large Korean community, and CJ Foods is pleased to promote their #1 Korean food brand in the U.S., bibigo, throughout the course.
Pak expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate in such events, noting that it has supported CJ Foods' growth in the U.S.
Pak emphasized that their sports sponsorships enable them to engage with fans in the U.S. and globally, aligning with their commitment to investing in the bibigo brand. DX.
Looking ahead, Pak expressed CJ Foods' openness to sponsoring future events and exploring various possibilities.
Pak stated that they view sports as a great way to connect with consumers and their interests, and they would consider expanding their sponsorship portfolio if given the opportunity.
