Valspar Championship Round 2

Date
Fri 20th March 2026 (UTC)
Fri 20th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-20T11:35:00

Time

11:35:00 UTC (07:35:00 Local)

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League
PGA Tour

Season
2026

Round
12

Status
Match Finished

Location
Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course)

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The second round at the Copperhead Course is defined by the challenge of maintaining momentum on a layout that has quickly become "firm and fast." For overnight leader Sungjae Im, the primary objective is to navigate the breezy afternoon conditions and protect his narrow advantage. With the greens taking on a yellow sheen and the wind expected to gust, the field must prioritize conservative targets and elite scrambling to survive the 36-hole cut.

The chasing pack, led by veteran Brandt Snedeker and David Lipsky, looks to capitalize on the calmer morning air. For Snedeker, the goal is to rely on his resurgent putting to keep pace with the younger power hitters. Meanwhile, marquee names like Xander Schauffele and Jordan Spieth aim to tighten their approach play after steady but unspectacular opening rounds. The "Snake Pit"—the daunting closing stretch of 16, 17, and 18—remains the ultimate arbiter for those fighting to secure their weekend position in Palm Harbor.

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Sungjae Im maintained his position at the top of the leaderboard, reaching 9-under par after a gritty 2-under 69. Despite a turbulent front nine that included three bogeys, Im found his rhythm on the back nine with birdies at the 11th and 12th. He broke a late-day deadlock with a clutch 7-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th, ensuring he enters the weekend with a one-stroke lead. His ability to recover from early errors has positioned him as the man to beat as the course conditions continue to toughen.

David Lipsky emerged as the primary challenger, carding a 6-under 65 to move into solo second at 8-under par. Lipsky’s round was a model of precision, featuring four birdies in his first six holes to surge up the standings. Chandler Blanchet and Doug Ghim share third place at 7-under, while Brooks Koepka moved into the top ten with a solid 67. The major storyline of the day was the departure of defending champion Viktor Hovland, who missed the cut after a disappointing 75. The cut fell at 2-over par, trimming the field for what promises to be a high-tension "Moving Day."

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