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Joel Dahmen Maintains Lead Entering Final Round at Corales Puntacana Championship

Dahmen holds a three-shot advantage at 17-under-par as he seeks his second PGA Tour win, with challengers Kim, Thorbjornsen, and Higgo close behind.

Mar 16, 2024; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Joel Dahmen plays from the 1st tee during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Joel Dahmen leads the Corales Puntacana Championship at 17-under-par after a challenging third round, shooting a 1-under 71 in windy conditions.
  • Chan Kim, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Garrick Higgo are tied for second at 14-under-par, three shots behind Dahmen heading into the final round.
  • Dahmen, who won this tournament in 2021, is aiming for his second PGA Tour title and the $720,000 winner's prize from the $4 million purse.
  • The Corales Puntacana Championship, an alternate-field PGA Tour event, offers 300 FedEx Cup points and crucial career opportunities for players outside the RBC Heritage field.
  • Sunday’s final round will feature Dahmen and Kim in the final pairing, with Thorbjornsen and Higgo in the penultimate group, as windy conditions are expected to persist.