Scottie Scheffler blitzed the field at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson to snag his first win of the 2025 season. The World No. 1 cruised to an eight-shot victory with his final score of 31-under par, which tied the record for the lowest 72-hole score in PGA Tour history.

Phil Mickelson might not be in the field this weekend, but his March hot take about Scottie Scheffler is suddenly back in the spotlight. Back on March 16, Mickelson took to X (formerly Twitter) with a prediction that raised plenty of eyebrows: “Here’s a hot take.

Phil Mickelson has become a polarizing figure in the professional golfing world over the past several years, and he is back in the media on Sunday night after what was a historic win for Scottie Scheffler at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.