AT&T Byron Nelson TV Schedule, Tee Times, Odds: Can Jordan Spieth Bounce Back, or Will DJ Come Through?
By Michael Shamburger
Well, we’re past the first two big hurdles during the PGA Tour season and the third is quickly approaching, but first there are a few more classic tournaments that have to be played.
The AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Four Seasons, in Irving, Texas starts on Thursday this week and it features a couple of big names. Jordan Spieth, who will be playing with Jason Dufner and Jimmy Walker, will be looking to get his season back on track after a disappointing stretch prior to the Masters, the Masters, and missing the cut at the Players. Spieth’s best finish in the event came in 2010 when he finished tied for 16th, since then he hasn’t managed to finish higher than a tie for 30th.
Spieth will have to contend with Dustin Johnson, who’s last eight rounds at the TPC Four Seasons were: 69-62-68-67-66-68-69-69 and he finished T8 and T7. He will be a formidable opponent this week.
Defending champion Steven Bowditch, however, who finished 18-under and won the event last year, is coming off of five straight missed cuts. His odds at winning? 350/1 according to Sportsbook.ag. I’m not sure, but that’s got to be some kind of record for the worst odds for a defending champion.
TV Schedule
Th – 4:00 – 7:00 PM – Golf Channel
Fr – 4:00 – 7:00 PM – Golf Channel
Sa – 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Golf Channel, 3:00 – 6:00 PM – CBS
Su – 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Golf Channel, 3:00 – 6:00 PM – CBS
Once again, 30 minutes without coverage for seemingly no reason at all.
Tee Times
1 – 7:30 AM – Brian Harman, Ben Crane, Russell Henley
10 – 7:30 AM – Gary Woodland, Ernie Els, Ryan Palmer
10 – 7:40 AM – Brandt Snedeker, Matt Kuchar, Louis Oosthuizen
1 – 7:50 AM – Charley Hoffman, Scott Stallings, Harris English
10 – 7:50 AM – Charl Schwartzel, Sergio Garcia, Keegan Bradley
1 – 8:00 AM – Peter Malnati, Scott Piercy, Alex Cejka
10 – 8:00 AM – Jonas Blixt,Ken Duke, Colt Knost
10 – 12:00 PM – Ian Poulter, Jhonattan Vegas, Tom Gillis
10 – 12:10 PM – Marc Leishman, Patrick Rodgers, Blayne Barber
1 – 12:30 PM – Tony Finau, Angel Cabrera, David Toms
10 – 12:30 PM – Danny Lee, Matt Jones, Stuart Appleby
1 – 12:40 PM – Zach Johnson, Steven Bowditch, Dustin Johnson
10 – 12:40 PM – Brooks Koepka, John Senden, Brian Gay
1 – 12:50 PM – Jason Dufner, Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker
1 – 1:30 PM – Will Wilcox, Anirban Lahiri, Luke List
1 – 1:40 PM – Brice Garnett, Bronson Burgoon, Bryson DeChambeau
Odds
Jordan Spieth – 15/2
Dustin Johnson – 9/1
Charley Hoffman – 20/1
Matt Kuchar – 20/1
Zach Johnson – 20/1
Charl Schwartzel – 22/1
Sergio Garcia – 22/1
Brandt Snedeker – 25/1
Louis Oosthuizen – 26/1
Brooks Koepka – 28/1
Marc Leishman – 30/1
Jason Dufner – 35/1
Ryan Palmer – 35/1
Bryson Dechambeau – 40/1
Danny Lee – 40/1
Gary Woodland – 40/1
Graham Delaet – 40/1
Jimmy Walker – 40/1
Colt Knost – 55/1
Bryce Molder – 60/1
Jonas Blixt – 60/1
Keegan Bradley – 60/1
Tony Finau – 60/1
Charles Howell III – 70/1
Lucas Glover – 70/1
Scott Piercy – 70/1
Russell Henley – 75/1
Harris English – 85/1
James Hahn – 85/1
Boo Weekley – 90/1
Ian Poulter – 90/1
and
Steven Bowditch – 350/1
and
Mike Weir – 750/1
My Pick
Dustin Johnson has been playing well this season and has carded four top five finishes in his last six events. He’s bound to break through at some point and with the low numbers he’s averaged at TPC Four Seasons, he seems like a worthy pick.