2025 Valspar Championship leaderboard: Viktor Hovland tied on top as Justin Thomas surges into contention
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Hovland is seeking his first win in over a year, while J.T. made a big move to put a trophy in his sights
The biggest push on Moving Day at the 2025 Valspar Championship came from Justin Thomas as the 15-time PGA Tour winner shot the round of the tournament thus far with a 6-under 65. That vaulted him from T53 to T5, putting him firmly into contention entering the final round just two shots off pace.
Thomas explained Friday that he would have e been extra frustrated to miss the cut this week, noting the bunched leaderboard and tough scoring meant all one needed was one good round to get into the mix.
"I would say [being on the cut line is] more nerve wracking than trying to win a golf tournament, just because -- especially a week like this, like I'm literally nine holes from leading the golf tournament right now, and I might not even get to play this weekend," Thomas said after finishing at 1 over after Friday and having to wait to see whether he would play the weekend.
