DJ, Rahm, Koepka, Fowler and Spieth Among AT&T Byron Nelson Early Commitments

Jay Betsill | May 5, 2021 | Golf, News | 1 Comment

PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA – APRIL 30: Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from the tenth tee during the second round of the Valspar Championship on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort on April 30, 2021 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

The AT&T Byron Nelson is in its first year to be contested at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney and the long-running DFW PGA TOUR event is set to be star-studded with big names committing to play the week before the PGA Championship.

Luminaries who are coming to play in the Nelson include world No. 1 Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama, Jon Rahm, U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, four-time major champion Brooks Koepka, Scottie Scheffler, Will Zalatoris and Rickie Fowler.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – JUNE 09: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during a practice round prior to the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on June 09, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Past champions Jason Day and Sergio Garcia are also among the early commitments.

DUBLIN, OHIO – JULY 18: Jason Day of Australia plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of The Memorial Tournament on July 18, 2020 at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

To see the full field, visit attbyronnelson.org.

The field will become official on May 7 after 5 p.m.

The 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson marks the first PGA TOUR stop to play in Collin County – the fourth fastest-growing county in the country. The county is also the future home of the PGA of America, whose new campus and two championship golf courses are currently under construction just a short drive away from TPC Craig Ranch.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – JULY 30: Rickie Fowler of the United States plays a shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the World Golf Championship-FedEx St Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind on July 30, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The AT&T Byron Nelson has raised $167 million over the past 53 years, making it the most financially successful charity event on the PGA TOUR. In 2019, Momentous Institute was named the PGA TOUR Charity of the Year.

All proceeds from the tournament benefit Momentous Institute, the nonprofit founded and operated by the Salesmanship Club since 1920.