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Sungjae Im's Dominant Round: A Masterclass in Aggressive Golf at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson · · May 23, 2026 · 15min

Total

+11.7

OTT

+5.9

APP

+4.6

ATG

+0.7

PUTT

+0.4

Sungjae Im delivers a stunning Round 2 performance with a 61 (-10) to electrify the leaderboard at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The South Korean star showcased aggressive and precise golf, securing seven birdies and one eagle while demonstrating remarkable consistency throughout the round.
HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
284 ydsRemaining: 146 yds

Strong opening drive positions Im perfectly for a birdie opportunity

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
142 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Precise iron positions the ball for a makeable birdie putt

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
5 ydsRemaining: 0

Makes the birdie putt. An explosive start to his remarkable round

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Powerful drive sets up an ideal approach opportunity on the par 4

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Precise mid-iron shot leaves him within short birdie range, showcasing excellent control

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
4 ydsRemaining: 0

Makes the short birdie putt for another impressive score

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
6-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
168 ydsRemaining: 22 ft

Tee shot drifts right of target, missing the par 3 green

WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
18 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Chip shot lands on the green but leaves a challenging putt for par

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
6 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

First putt misses, leaving a short comeback attempt

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0

Two-putt bogey ends a rare missed opportunity on the short par 3

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
290 ydsRemaining: 250 yds

Strong drive on the par 5 positions him for an aggressive eagle attempt

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
240 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Aggressive 3-wood leaves him near the green with a birdie putt

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
8 ydsRemaining: 0

Makes the birdie putt for a solid two-shot par 5

Hole SG Total:+0.5
HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
286 ydsRemaining: 144 yds

Powerful drive leaves only a short approach on the par 4

8-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

Precision iron shot pins the ball within birdie range, classic Im execution

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
3 ydsRemaining: 0

Makes the birdie putt, demonstrating his clinical approach to par 4s

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
292 ydsRemaining: 248 yds

Explosive drive sets up a prime eagle opportunity on the par 5

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
244 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

3-wood finds the green, leaving a makeable eagle putt

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.49
2 ydsRemaining: 0

Makes the eagle putt! A dominant two-shot par 5 showcasing his aggressive approach

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
5-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
162 ydsRemaining: 25 ft

Tee shot pulls left, missing the par 3 green and creating trouble

WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
20 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

Chip shot lands on the green but leaves a challenging putt

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
7 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

First putt misses, leaving another attempt for bogey

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0

Bogey on the short par 3. A rare mistake from Im today

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Aggressive drive on the par 4 sets up a short approach

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: +1.1
140 ydsRemaining: 0

Stunning approach shot finds the cup for an eagle! A masterclass moment.

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 18Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.32
280 ydsRemaining: 150 yds

Drive comes up slightly short on the closing par 4

6-IronShot 2
SG: -0.24
145 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Approach shot lands past the pin, leaving a difficult uphill putt

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.16
12 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

First putt misses, leaving a short comeback attempt

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.08
3 ydsRemaining: 0

Bogey on the final hole, but the incredible 61 round remains a dominant performance

Hole SG Total:-0.8
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