GS Caltex Maekyung Open Round 3

Date
Fri 1st May 2026 (UTC)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-05-01T23:30:00

Time

23:30:00 UTC (08:30:00 Local)

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League
Korean Tour

Season
2026

Round
3

Status
Match Finished

Location
Namseoul Country Club

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The "Moving Day" at the Namseoul Country Club commenced on Saturday, 2 May 2026, with the field narrowed down following the Friday cut. The primary challenge for the leaders is the increasing firmness of the greens, which historically reach their peak speed during the third round. The objective for co-leaders Cho Ming-yu and Lee Tae-hee is to maintain their slim advantage while fending off a chasing pack that includes the surging young star Song Min-hyuk.

Strategically, the goal for Round 3 is to navigate the "Amen Corner" of Namseoul (holes 13 through 16) without a significant drop in momentum. The tactical focus for the top contenders centers on conservative target lines, as any approach shot landing past the pin on these back-to-front sloping greens is likely to result in a three-putt or worse. With the ultimate goal of securing a spot in the final pairing for Sunday, players look to post a sub-70 score to separate themselves from the field in one of Asia's most prestigious events.

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The third round concluded with a dramatic tie at the summit, as Cho Ming-yu and Song Min-hyuk both finished the day at 10-under-par (203). Cho's primary objective was to maintain his pole position, which he accomplished by carding a solid 4-under-par 67. However, he was matched by the red-hot Song Min-hyuk, who produced a stunning 5-under-par 66, featuring three birdies on the back nine to seize a share of the lead heading into the final day.

While the two leaders created a small gap, the chasing pack remained within striking distance. Minkyu Kim made a significant move by shooting a 1-under-par 70, moving into a tie for fourth place at 6-under-par, while Seonghyeon Kim also remained in contention at the same total. The highlight of the day was the consistency of the top-tier Korean professionals, who occupied the top five spots on the leaderboard. By the end of play, the stage was set for a classic Sunday showdown between the veteran experience of Cho and the fearless momentum of the 22-year-old Song.

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