Scottie Scheffler equals record as he wins Byron Nelson title by eight shots

Scottie Scheffler got the job done in Texas (LM Otero/AP)

Scottie Scheffler equalled the PGA Tour’s lowest 72-hole total as he eased to an eight-stroke victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

The world number one, who set the pace throughout after an opening 61, closed with a 63 to finish on 31-under-par 253 – matching the record held by Justin Thomas and Ludvig Aberg.