Siwoo Kim "1 Under Par in 13 Holes"... The Players "Second Day of Postponement Due to Severe Weather"

Remaining 1st Round Matches, Garnet Joins Co-Leaders with 6-Under Par Surge, Schauffele at 4-Under Par 'Marching Toward 3rd Win'

Siwoo Kim (second from the left) is checking the green condition at the 9th hole during the remaining first-round play on the second day of The Players Championship, known as the "fifth major." Ponte Vedra Beach, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "1-under par through 13 holes."

Kim Si-woo (27) is performing well in the remaining first round of The Players Championship (total prize money $20 million), the "5th Major" of the PGA Tour, resumed on the 12th (Korean time) at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA (par 72, 7,256 yards). Due to bad weather on the second day, 5 holes are still left to play. 'AT&T Champ' Tom Hoge (USA) and Tommy Fleetwood (England) remain tied for the lead at 6-under par.

Kim Si-woo recorded 3 birdies and 2 bogeys. He had a good start with birdies on the 2nd hole (par 5) and 6th hole (par 4). It was unfortunate that a tee shot mistake on the 7th hole (par 4) resulted in a bogey. The bogey on the back nine 10th hole (par 4) was recovered with a birdie on the 11th hole (par 5). His green in regulation rate was 76.92%, showcasing his pinpoint iron shots. Currently tied for 59th place, the ranking holds little meaning. This tournament is especially significant as it is the "promised land" where he achieved a 3-stroke victory in 2017 and set a new milestone as the youngest champion.

Bryce Garnett (USA) surged to join the co-lead at 6-under par through 13 holes. He was the winner of the Corales Punta Cana Resort & Club Championship in March 2018. On this day, he made 4 birdies and added a shot eagle from 96 yards on the back nine 4th hole (par 4). While most players continue their first round, five players including Joaquin Niemann (Chile), the Genesis Invitational champion, and Daniel Berger are chasing at 5-under par, tied for 4th place, just one stroke behind.

Scottie Scheffler is hitting a wood shot on the 9th hole during the remaining first-round play of the second day at The Players Championship, known as the "fifth major." Ponte Vedra Beach, USA = Getty Images / Multivitz

Scottie Scheffler started his charge for a third win from a tie for 9th place at 4-under par. He quickly rose to two wins last month at the Phoenix Open on the 24th and the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the 7th, riding a wave of momentum. Dustin Johnson (USA) is also tied for 9th, and world number one Jon Rahm (Spain) is tied for 18th at 3-under par. Defending champion Justin Thomas (USA) is positioned tied for 33rd at 2-under par, well within reach to defend his title. From Korea, Lee Kyoung-hoon (31) is tied for 33rd, and Im Sung-jae (24) is tied for 80th at even par.

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