Sungjae Im takes lead into final round of 2026 Valspar Championship, veteran Brandt Snedeker in contention
CBSN
Im is looking for his first win in five years when he begins his final round with the lead on Sunday at Innisbrook
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) -- Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury.
Brandt Snedeker was right beside him in the final pairing -- with a hot new putter in the bag.
Im holed a sweeping 13-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole Saturday for a 2-under 69 and a two-stroke lead over Snedeker, the 45-year-old U.S. Presidents Cup captain playing on a sponsor exemption, and David Lipsky.
Snedeker birdied three of the first four holes in a 67, and Lipsky had a 70 on the sunny afternoon with a high in the low-70s and wind gusting to 15 mph.
After missing two straight cuts in his return, Im led by a stroke after each of the first two rounds in firm and fast conditions on the Copperhead course, shooting 64-69.













