The World No. 1 followed up his opening round 61 with a almost-as-good 8-under 63 to take a commanding lead, though half the ...

Scottie Scheffler stands on the 16th green during the first round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday in McKinney, Texas.

Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth share a strong desire to win their hometown event, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

Scottie Scheffler has shot rounds of 61-63 and is 18-under through two rounds at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Scottie Scheffler ...

Scottie Scheffler shot an 8-under-par 63 and extended his lead at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson to six shots before the second ...

“Thankfully,” Scheffler said, “it didn’t feel like six hours.” ...

Thursday ...