The golfers took the center stage in the first two rounds of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Earlier, Scottie Scheffler shot a round of 61 at first, surpassing the old record of Byron Nelson by two strokes. In the second too, he kept the same rhythm despite the weather delay. He shot a round of 63 to stay in the lead. Well, not just him, but Sam Stevens (65) and Ricky Castillo (66) also stayed close to the leaderboard. Now, as we step into the third day of the tournament and the month of May, the event is taking up a new initiative to promote and share the monumental steps for humanity. Apart from the golfing action, the third round at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, players, caddies, and even the spectators, will be spotted in green. You may ask why?

In the past, colours have been the identity of golfers and new initiatives. Tiger Woods‘s red color showcased good luck, while the yellow worn by Jack Nicklaus honored Craig Smith, his friend who had cancer. The tradition of yellow was kept up with the Memorial Tournament, as it had a dedicated “Play Yellow” initiative for a fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. But the color green is something new, which was only spotted at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this year.

Well, similar to the yellow ribbon, the green also denotes support towards the rising issue of mental health. May, being the mental health awareness month, has brought in the new initiative of “Green Out.” The topic of mental health in regards to golf isn’t new, as earlier, LPGA pro Lexi Thompson shared about her mental health struggle while retiring in 2024.

Now, with the issue being escalated, the tournament has stepped ahead to add a new initiative to the portfolio of fundraising. On Saturday, 3rd May, 2025, the players and the caddie will be spotted with green ribbons and bibs, respectively. Even the organisers requested the spectators to bring out green in support of mental health. The fans will get an opportunity to win an upgraded hospitality ticket when spotted in green, as per the official Instagram account story of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson event’s support for mental health is not something new as it has given back to society through various ways.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson impact on society

Apart from the whopping prize purse of $9.9 million, the event has worked on fundraising to support the mental health of children, families, and communities. Since the beginning of 1968, the event has helped 1 million children, offering them support. Currently, the event trains 4,000 educators, mental health professionals, and caregivers to help children. More than 2,000 clients get mental health services and parent education annually.

Notably, various programs, namely Mental Health Services, Professional Training, Momentous School, and Changemakers Curriculum, are part of the portfolio. To date, the event has raised a whopping sum of $190 million for various initiatives. With the continuous impact on society, the “Green Out” is another addition to the portfolio with the support of golfers and spectators. Notably, in 2023, Dr. Jessica Gomez, executive director of Momentus Institute, took part in a session where she spoke about cultivating mental health. The session was part of a 2023 PGA Tour meeting, having more than 200 attendees.

Contribute to the initiative by wearing green and sharing it on social media, tagging us and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.