Valspar Championship Round 3 Match Detail on SportFeed

Sungjae Im solidified his position at the top of the leaderboard, finishing Saturday at 11-under par after a composed 2-under 69. Im’s round was a display of tactical precision; after a steady start, he produced the highlight of the day on the 18th hole, hitting a 155-yard approach to 13 feet and draining the birdie putt to extend his cushion.

His ability to handle the "Snake Pit" without a blemish has left him as the clear favorite heading into the final round. The leaderboard behind him remains tightly packed, with Brandt Snedeker and David Lipsky tied for second at 9-under par.

Snedeker surged into contention with a 67, proving that the 45-year-old still has the firepower to compete on one of the Tour's most demanding layouts. Matt Fitzpatrick and Marco Penge both carded 68s to move into a tie for fourth at 8-under, while Tony Finau nearly recorded an ace on the 17th to highlight a day of spectacular approach play.

As the tournament moves toward Sunday, the top five players are separated by just three strokes, promising a high-drama finish in Palm Harbor.