Kim Joo-hyung Sits One Stroke Behind Co-Leaders in 3rd Round of PGA Tour Wyndham Championship

Kim Joo-hyung has set the stage for a come-from-behind victory with a stellar performance at the PGA Tour Wyndham Championship (total purse $8.5 million).

Kim, ranked 34th in the FedEx Cup standings, carded a 7-under-par 63 with seven birdies and no bogeys during the third round of the tournament held today (the 9th) at the Sedgefield Country Club (par 70) in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

Posting a 54-hole total of 15-under-par 195, Kim pulled within one stroke of co-leaders Michael Brennan and Beau Hossler (both of the United States, who are at 16-under-par 194).

Finishing the third round in third place, Kim has positioned himself for his second win of the season following his victory at the Genesis Scottish Open last month.

Kim showcased precise driving and iron play in the third round, missing only one fairway and just two greens.

After cutting four strokes on the front nine, Kim continued to pick up birdies on the back nine.

On the 13th hole (par 4), Kim landed his second shot 2.2 meters from the hole to pick up a stroke, and on the 15th hole (par 5), he attacked the green with his second shot and two-putted.

He also easily picked up a birdie on the 17th hole (par 4) by dropping his second shot within 1 meter of the pin.

Im Sung-jae, ranked 57th in the FedEx Cup standings, shot a 3-under 202 total at 8-under par after combining five birdies and two bogeys, climbing to a tie for 21st place.

With this tournament, the PGA Tour concludes its regular season, and players within the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings will gather to kick off the first playoff event, the St. Jude Championship, on the 13th.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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