Sungjae Im moved into position for a wire-to-wire win at the Valspar Championship, shooting 2-under 69 to take a two-shot lead into the final round at 11-under. He sealed the round with a birdie on the 18th. Brandt Snedeker, playing on a sponsor exemption, is tied for second with David Lipsky after shooting 67, helped by a new putter and strong short game. Lipsky shot 70 to stay in contention. Im, returning from a wrist injury and chasing his first win since 2021, said he expects nerves but plans to focus on his own game. Matt Fitzpatrick and Marco Penge are three shots back at 8-under, while Brooks Koepka is further behind at 3-under.
Sungjae Im Leads Into Valspar Finale With Snedeker in Final Group
Published March 22, 2026
