LECOM Suncoast Classic Final Round

Date
Sun 5th April 2026 (UTC)
Sun 5th April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-05T11:15:00

Time

11:15:00 UTC (07:15:00 Local)

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League
Korn Ferry Tour

Season
2026

Round
8

Status
Match Finished

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The final round at Lakewood National Golf Club (Commander Course) begins with a high-stakes showdown as Jeremy Gandon and Ian Gilligan share the lead at 16-under-par. The objective for the final pairing is to navigate the early morning pressure and capitalize on the reachable par-5s before the Sunday pin positions and typical afternoon breezes increase the degree of difficulty. With 12 players within four strokes of the lead, the tactical priority is to avoid "short-siding" on the undulating greens, where aggressive play can quickly lead to dropped shots.

The strategy for the chasing pack, led by Augusto Núñez and Jay Card III at 15-under, is to apply early pressure with a flurry of birdies on the front nine. Historically, the Commander Course rewards those who can master the lag putting on its expansive surfaces. As the tournament reaches its climax, the goal for the leaders is to remain patient through the challenging par-3s and protect their position heading into the final stretch, where a score near 20-under-par is likely required to secure the trophy.