Si Woo Kim holds the lead at the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson as the tournament enters its final round [1].
Kim's position at the top of the leaderboard sets up a high-stakes conclusion at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas [6]. The race for the title has tightened significantly, placing Kim in a precarious position against some of the tour's most consistent players.
Kim entered the final day with a lead that has fluctuated throughout the week. While some reports indicate he holds a two-shot edge [1], other data suggests a lead as high as five shots [3]. This gap is considerably smaller than the five-shot lead Kim held following Friday's round [2].
His path to the lead included a dominant Friday performance where he shot a 60, though that score came after he bogeyed the final hole [4]. On Saturday, Kim recorded a 3-under-par 68 [3]. Despite a mid-round slump, his strong play allowed him to remain ahead of the field [5].
Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark remain the primary threats to Kim's lead. Both golfers posted low scores during the third round to keep themselves within striking distance [5]. Their proximity on the leaderboard increases the pressure on Kim to maintain his form during the final 18 holes.
The final round is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026 [5]. The event is being held in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area at TPC Craig Ranch [6].
“Si Woo Kim holds the lead at the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson”
Kim's ability to maintain the lead will depend on his consistency after a volatile third round. Having nearly shot a 59 on Friday, he proved his ceiling is high, but the closing gap from Scheffler and Clark suggests the momentum is shifting toward the challengers heading into Sunday.
