Siwoo Kim 5 Over Par "Bunker Trap"... James Hahn Tied for Lead

PGA Tour 2020/2021 Season Opening Safeway Open Day 3: Hicks Tied 4th, Kim Juhyung 71st

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-joon] Kim Si-woo (25, CJ Logistics) has hit a roadblock in his march toward victory.

On the 13th (Korean time) at Silverado Golf Course in Napa, California, USA (par 72, 7,166 yards), during the third day of the Safeway Open, the opening event of the 2020/2021 PGA Tour season (total prize money $6.6 million), he lost 5 strokes and fell to a tie for 67th place (4-under 212). Three players?James Hahn (USA), Brian Stuard (USA), and Cameron Percy (Australia)?are fiercely competing for the lead, tied at 16-under 200.

Kim Si-woo recorded 1 birdie, 3 bogeys, and 1 triple bogey. This was unexpected, considering he surged to a tie for 12th place with a 7-under round the previous day. His iron shots faltered, making it difficult to create birdie opportunities, and on the final 18th hole (par 5), he struggled in the bunkers and suffered a critical triple bogey. Kim Joo-hyung (18, CJ Logistics), who participated as an invitee, also posted 3-over and remained in 71st place (2-under 214).

At the top, Harry Higgs (USA) is eyeing an opportunity from a tie for 4th place, just 1 stroke behind (15-under 201). He gained the spotlight the previous day by making a double eagle (albatross) on the 9th hole (par 5). With 230 yards remaining, he used a 4-iron. On this day, he added 2-under with 4 birdies and 2 bogeys. Brandon Steele (USA), the two-time consecutive champion in 2016-2017, is tied for 18th (12-under 204), and veteran Phil Mickelson (USA) is tied for 43rd (8-under 208).

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