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Who are the multiple PGA Championship winners? • May 18, 2025, 10:28 AM ET (New York Times)
Scottie Scheffler matches PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record in 8-shot win at the Byron Nelson • May 4, 2025, 8:13 PM ET (AP)
Scottie Scheffler's lead grows to 8 in the dark at his hometown Byron Nelson • May 3, 2025, 10:31 PM ET (AP)
Davis Riley makes cut at Byron Nelson with eagle after penalty over distance measuring devices • May 3, 2025, 3:35 PM ET (AP)
Scottie Scheffler leads at 18 under through 36 holes after long weather delay at the Byron Nelson • May 2, 2025, 9:22 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Lord Byron • John Byron Nelson
Born February 4, 1912 • Fort Worth • Texas
Died September 26, 2006 (aged 94) • Texas
Awards And Honors PGA Championship (1945) • Masters Tournament (1942) • PGA Championship (1940) • U.S. Open (1939) • Vardon Trophy (1939) • Masters Tournament (1937)

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