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Si Woo Kim clings to CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead despite late collapse

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Si Woo Kim holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson after shooting 68 on Saturday, but saw his five-shot advantage evaporate on the back nine. Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark matched 65s to close the gap, while Kim's three bogeys in four holes dropped him to 18 under, tying him with Clark before he reclaimed sole possession with a birdie at the par-three 15th.

Kim, ranked No 24, came within one stroke of a sub-60 round during the second 36 holes and held a five-shot lead through 36 holes that ranked as the second-biggest on tour this season. Sungjae Im, his South Korean compatriot, sits two shots back after a 67, with Stephan Jaeger and Tom Hoge also in contention. Brooks Koepka, one shot behind Bauchou at 16 under, is seeking his first PGA Tour win since returning from LIV Golf.

Scheffler, the world No 1 and defending champion, answered his first bogey with three birdies over the front nine but couldn't close the gap. Clark, who hasn't won since Pebble Beach in 2024, said the pressure feels the same regardless of score. Jordan Spieth faded with a 73 after six consecutive birdies on Friday, while Taylor Moore's triple bogey at 15 pushed him to 13 under.