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Si Woo Kim Holds 54‑Hole Lead After Near‑Historic 60 at CJ Cup Byron Nelson

His two‑shot advantage sets up a final‑round duel with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

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May 23, 2026; McKinney, Texas, USA; Si Woo Kim plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On Friday Si Woo Kim shot an 11‑under 60 that left him inches from a 59 and gave him a five‑shot 36‑hole lead at TPC Craig Ranch.
  • Kim cooled to 3‑under 68 on Saturday but still sits at 21‑under through 54 holes with Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark two strokes back heading into Sunday.
  • The course and conditions have driven unusually low scores this week because a Lanny Wadkins $25 million redesign made the 18th a par‑4 and early wet turf allowed players to lift, clean and place.
  • Jordan Spieth carded a bogey‑free 62 in Round 2 and Brooks Koepka opened with a 63 after returning from LIV Golf and said the PGA Tour offers better access to equipment and resources.
  • Sunday’s final round could turn into a shootout for birdies on a soft, calm course and Scheffler has a chance to repeat as champion if he can mount a charge with his hot form.