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Scottie Scheffler talks about playing in the Byron Nelson
Highland Park's Scottie Scheffler gets to keep the spotlight at the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament with Dallas native Jordan Spieth out because of an injury.
McKINNEY, Texas - Some of the world’s top golfers are teeing off in the AT&T Byron Nelson.
The golf tournament got underway Thursday morning at TCP Craig Ranch in McKinney.
It will give Highland Park’s Scottie Scheffler a chance to keep the spotlight as the "local favorite" for himself. Dallas native Jordan Spieth is out due to an injury.
Jordan Spieth to miss Byron Nelson
Dallas native Jordan Spieth called the tournament one of the highlights of his year in a social media post announcing his withdrawl.
Scheffler said playing at home has its advantages.
"Yeah, home weeks are always nice. It’s good to be able to sleep in my own bed. Um, just spend some time at home. We got a couple of friends coming in this weekend. So, it’ll be good to hang out with everybody," he said. "Always great to be back here at the Nelson. I’ve got special memories playing in this tournament. And so definitely excited to be back."
Scheffler has not played in a PGA event in nearly a month.
His first round begins around 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
His group includes Jason Day and two-time defending Nelson champion K.H. Lee.