Valspar Championship

Friday, March 20, 2026

Palm Harbor, Florida, USA

Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead)

Sungjae Im

Quick Quotes


Q. Slow start, you were able to turn things around on your back nine, a 2-under 69. How would you assess your round?

SUNGJAE IM: Well, first of all, I didn't think my tee shots were very good. I wasn't able to hold the fairways, so I left myself some difficult second shots. For these past two days I think I've taken the chances I can get, so I think it will be really great if I can keep that going into the weekend.

Q. Your first made cut this season. How are you feeling and how does this help your confidence?

SUNGJAE IM: Yeah, it's been my first made cut in the past two, three weeks. It's really great that I'm in this leading position. I want to really focus and be patient, because I have a chance this weekend.

Q. You're leading the field heading into the weekend. What's your game plan?

SUNGJAE IM: This weekend, I think the winds are going to blow and the greens are going to get more firm. The most important thing is that I can get my drives into the fairways. If I do that, then I will be able to give myself good chances. There's just a lot of danger out there on the course, so I want to be thinking about those things carefully and have good course management.

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