THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Halfway Leaderboard: Round 3 Betting Tips | May 2026

Si Woo Kim Leads by Five at Halfway: Round 2 Recap

Si Woo Kim came agonisingly close to golf history on Friday at TPC Craig Ranch. The South Korean fired a stunning 60 in Round 2 — one bogey away from the 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history — to reach 18 under par and extend his lead to five shots at the halfway stage. His 36-hole total of 134 is tied for the second-lowest in PGA Tour history, matched only by Scottie Scheffler’s effort at this same tournament last year.

Kim blazed through his front nine in 30, rattled off five more birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back to reach 12 under for the day, then bogeyed the final hole after an over-eager approach to deny himself history. Disappointment at the margin won’t last long — he goes into the weekend in complete control.

The chasing pack put up a serious fight in Round 2. Scottie Scheffler caught fire on the back nine with three birdies and an eagle in four holes to post a 63 and join Sungjae Im and Wyndham Clark at 13 under. Im’s round was the story of the morning wave — he made a hole-in-one at the 7th and followed it with an eagle at the 9th to finish with a 61 and surge into contention. Kensei Hirata is also part of the four-way logjam at 13 under.

Our pre-tournament pick Jordan Spieth is firmly in the hunt. He paired with Im in Round 2 and fired a 62 of his own — nine birdies in total, consistent ball-striking — to sit at 12 under in a tie for sixth. Six shots back with two rounds to go is a mountain, but Spieth has the firepower to climb it if Kim blinks.

Our Pre-Tournament Pick

Jordan Spieth continues to deliver the kind of golf that justifies the pre-tournament play. His Round 2 card of 62 — nine birdies, sharp iron play, hot putter — has moved him inside the top ten at 12 under. He’s six behind Kim at halfway, which is a lot to overcome against this leader, but TPC Craig Ranch is still giving up birdies in bunches. At 20/1, there’s still genuine value here if he can build a run over the weekend.

Who’s in Contention

Si Woo Kim (18 under) is the runaway leader. The 60 in Round 2 was an elite performance on an already-scoreable golf course, and at 2/3 the market is pricing him as a near-certainty to lift the trophy. The five-shot cushion means he can absorb a wobble and still win comfortably.

Scottie Scheffler (13 under) is at 13/5 and remains the most dangerous challenger. He’s posted rounds of 66 and 63 and knows this course intimately. An eagle-birdie run on the weekend would bring him right back into it — that’s precisely the kind of golf Scheffler produces when he’s chasing.

Sungjae Im (13 under) arrives at the weekend at 25/1 after a stunning 61 featuring a hole-in-one and an eagle. He hasn’t won on the PGA Tour since 2021, but the form this week is the best he’s shown in years. If Kim stumbles, Im has the short-game firepower to capitalise.

Wyndham Clark (13 under) sits in the same T2 position at 25/1. Consistent ball-striking across both rounds keeps him in the frame, though he’ll need Kim to have a rare off-day to make it interesting.

Round 3 Betting Angles

Back Spieth for a low round: He shot 62 in Round 2 with nine birdies. That’s not a fluke — that’s a player who has found his range on this course. At 20/1, he represents the best outright value outside the leading pack if he continues this trajectory on Saturday.

Scheffler as the value chase: 13/5 feels short, but Scheffler’s consistency means he’ll be in this until the end. If Kim drops even two or three shots in Round 3, Scheffler’s eagle-birdie capability makes him an instant threat. Watch how Kim plays the par-5s — if he starts leaking shots, Scheffler will be right there.

Im as a left-field live each-way: 25/1 is fair value for a player who can go 61 on this course. Three shots behind the main chasing group, he needs to fire early in Round 3 to stay relevant — but the hole-in-one and eagle suggest this is his week to end that winning drought.

Our Updated Pick

Halfway Leaderboard (After Round 2)