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Scheffler Closes In but Kim Stays Ahead at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson

Published May 24, 2026 - Johan Markus
Si Woo Kim (Raymond Carlin III / Bildbyrån)
Si Woo Kim (Raymond Carlin III / Bildbyrån)

Si Woo Kim saw his five-shot lead disappear during the third round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson but still held a two-shot advantage heading into Sunday after carding a three-under 68. Kim, who narrowly missed a sub-60 round with a second-round 60, dropped three bogeys in four holes to fall into a tie at 18 under with Wyndham Clark.

Clark briefly took the lead after a birdie at the 12th, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler also joined the battle after recovering from his first bogey of the tournament. Kim regained control with birdies at the 14th and 15th to reach 21 under, two clear of Scheffler and Clark, who both shot 65s.

Sungjae Im sat four shots back alongside Stephan Jaeger and Tom Hoge. Brooks Koepka remained in contention at 15 under as he chases his first PGA TOUR win since returning from LIV Golf. Jordan Spieth faded with a 73 after a strong second round.