Si Woo Kim Is Up By Two Strokes, and the PGA Tour Is Holding Its Breath
Alright, golf fans, can we talk about what just went down at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson? Seriously, this leaderboard is absolutely wild! Si Woo Kim, man, he's not just playing golf, he's putting on a clinic, sitting pretty at a phenomenal -21 after wrapping up his round. But get this, Scottie Scheffler, yeah, *that* Scottie Scheffler, is lurking just two strokes back. You think this tournament is over? Think again, because the tension is palpable!
Kim's Lead, Scheffler's Stalking
Si Woo Kim finished his round at an unbelievable -21. That's a dominant performance, absolutely insane! You’d think that kind of lead would give him a huge cushion, right? Well, not when Scottie Scheffler is right there, tied for second place and breathing down his neck at -19. Scheffler also finished his round, so his score is locked in, making Kim’s final day that much more intense.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiAnd Scheffler isn't alone in chasing Kim. Will Clark is also tied for second at -19, having completed his day as well. It's a two-way tie just behind the leader, and it means Kim has zero room to relax. Every shot tomorrow is going to matter, big time. This is shaping up to be a true battle for the top spot, and honestly, we love to see it.
The Chasing Pack Keeps It Close
But wait, there's more! Just a bit further back, there's a serious group of contenders who could absolutely make a run if the leaders falter. We've got S. Jaeger, T. Hoge, and S. Im all tied for fourth place, each sitting at a solid -17 after finishing their rounds. That puts them four shots off Kim's lead, which in golf, is absolutely within striking distance if they can get hot.
And don't sleep on Z. Bauchou, who secured seventh place solo at -16. Then, we have a four-way tie for eighth place, all at -15. That stacked group includes M. Greyserman, B. Koepka, K. Mitchell, and J. Suber. Every one of these guys finished their rounds, too, so the scores are set for the day. The competition is fierce, and the top of the leaderboard is tight!
What's Next for the CJ CUP Byron Nelson?
So, what's next? It's simple: Si Woo Kim has played his heart out, setting a monster -21 score. But with Scottie Scheffler and Will Clark just two strokes back at -19, and a whole pack of hungry golfers not far behind them, tomorrow's final round is going to be absolutely electric. Every single player we've mentioned, down to E. van Rooyen, B. Brown, T. Finau, and K. Hirata who are all tied for twelfth at -14, has wrapped up their rounds, making tomorrow's charge a clean slate. The Emerald City is watching, ready for some serious golf action. This tournament is far from over, folks. Get ready for some fireworks!
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