When TPC Craig Ranch was built in 2004, it was designed with one goal in mind: to one day host the Byron Nelson. That dream came true in 2021, when the PGA TOUR event officially moved to McKinney. Now, the city is making sure the moment lasts.
On Oct. 6, McKinney City Council approved an agreement to keep the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in town through 2030, ensuring the tournament remains one of the city’s biggest annual draws. The deal also includes an option to extend through 2033, keeping the event anchored in Collin County for nearly a decade more.
Council Locks In Long-Term Agreement
The arrangement calls for the city and the McKinney Community Development Corporation to contribute $425,000 annually, with a 5% increase each year. The city will also cover capped police and fire services and commit up to $500,000 for infrastructure improvements if Invited, which operates TPC Craig Ranch, invests at least $10 million in course upgrades. A $1.5 million CDC grant is also part of the package.
A Course Built For This Moment
TPC Craig Ranch wasn’t an accidental choice. Stretching 7,468 yards, the par-72 layout is known for its crowd-friendly design and dramatic finishing holes. The format follows traditional PGA TOUR play: 72 holes with a cut after 36.
Earlier this summer, Invited and McKinney extended their commitment to the PGA TOUR for six years. The recent council approval makes the city’s role official, solidifying the Byron Nelson’s future in McKinney. Invited also announced a sweeping $22 million renovation for the course.
Plans include the installation of new turf varieties for improved durability, a complete bunker redesign and repositioning and reshaped greens that allow for more challenging pin placements. The renovations aim to balance aesthetics, playability and performance, bringing the course on par with the country’s top-tier golf venues…