Scottie Scheffler makes a statement about Si Woo Kim ahead of the final round of the CJ Cup
Scottie Scheffler posted a fine round of 65 on day three of the CJ CUP Byron Nelson. While Scheffler is still not at his brilliant best, he has proven his undeniable class this week by hanging on the coattails of Si Woo Kim while playing in second gear.
Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for The CJ Cup Scottie Scheffler posted a fine round of 65 on day three of the CJ CUP Byron Nelson. While Scheffler is still not at his brilliant best, he has proven his undeniable class this week by hanging on the coattails of Si Woo Kim while playing in second gear. The 29-year-old world number one trails the South Korean by just two strokes heading into the final round at TPC Craig Ranch on Sunday.
Scottie Scheffler won the CJ CUP Byron Nelson at a canter in 2025, and he will be desperate to defend his title on Sunday in McKinney, Texas. Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for The CJ Cup However, Si Woo Kim will take some beating. The 30-year-old, who lives in Dallas, just like Scheffler, has been in scintillating form this week.
Si Woo Kim was desperate to play with Scottie Scheffler on day three on the CJ CUP, having been in the same group as the world number one for the first two rounds. That didn’t happen on Saturday, but he will get his wish for the final round. Scottie Scheffler makes a statement about Si Woo Kim pairing at the CJ Cup Scheffler addressed the media after posting a third round score of six-under par 65 at TPC Craig Ranch on Saturday afternoon.
And he responded when asked whether he is excited to play alongside his good friend Si Woo on Sunday in his home state. “ Yeah, Si Woo, he’s a great guy, “ the world number one said. Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for The CJ Cup “ He’s a great competitor.