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Si Woo Kim Fires 60, Leads CJ Cup by Five

5/23/2026

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Kim Leads

South Korean Si Woo Kim posted a second-round 60 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, giving him a five-stroke lead.
The 60 tied the season’s lowest score, moving Kim to 18 under and five shots ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
Sungjae Im made a hole-in-one on the seventh, tying the lead.
Jordan Spieth recorded nine birdies to reach 12 under, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler shot a 63 to fall to eight under.

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Wadkins Redesigns

Course redesign led by Lanny Wadkins cost nearly $25 million, adding bentgrass greens and bunkers.
CJ Group secured a 10-year partnership through 2030, providing financial stability for the event.
The Salesmanship Club of Dallas earned Scheffler’s praise for moving the tournament across several venues.
Organizers are reviewing schedule changes that could threaten the CJ Cup’s $20 million status and let officials adjust winning scores by five to ten strokes via pin placement.

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Koepka Fires

Brooks Koepka is playing his first CJ Cup since rejoining the PGA Tour, which would grant entry to the season’s two $20 million signature events if he wins.
He said his new putter, first used at the PGA Championship, helped him post an eight-under 63, his lowest round since returning.
Nineteen-year-old Blades Brown is chasing a solo 21st-place finish to gain special temporary PGA Tour membership and unlimited sponsor exemptions.

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Kim Leads

South Korean Si Woo Kim posted a second-round 60 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, giving him a five-stroke lead.
The 60 tied the season’s lowest score, moving Kim to 18 under and five shots ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
Sungjae Im made a hole-in-one on the seventh, tying the lead.
Jordan Spieth recorded nine birdies to reach 12 under, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler shot a 63 to fall to eight under.

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