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Im Sung-jae Enters Masters Final Round in Top 10 After Third Under-Par Performance

The South Korean golfer builds on his strong record at Augusta, overcoming windy conditions to remain in contention for a high finish.

An Byeong-hun of South Korea tees off on the fourth hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2025, in this Reuters photo. (Yonhap)
Im Sung-jae of South Korea tees off on the fourth hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2025, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
Tom Kim of South Korea celebrates after making a birdie putt on the second hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2025, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Im Sung-jae carded a one-under 71 in the third round, bringing his total to four-under and securing a tie for 10th heading into the final round.
  • This marks Im's third consecutive under-par round at the 2025 Masters, a testament to his consistency despite challenging windy conditions.
  • Im's performance includes highlights such as an eagle on the par-5 second hole and a birdie on the 16th, countering earlier struggles with bogeys.
  • He aims to maintain or improve his top-10 position in the final round, building on his runner-up finish in 2020 and eighth-place tie in 2022.
  • Fellow South Korean golfers An Byeong-hun and Tom Kim also made the cut, with An tied for 21st and Kim improving to 40th after steady play.