The final round of the 2026 Valspar Championship is set to begin Sunday morning at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort. Sungjae Im currently leads the tournament with an impressive score of 11 under par, following a solid third-round performance of 69.
As the excitement builds, the final pairing will feature Im alongside Brandt Snedeker, teeing off at 1:50 p.m. ET. Golf Channel will broadcast the action from 1-3 p.m. ET, followed by NBC from 3-6 p.m. ET.
Brooks Koepka, who has returned to the PGA Tour after his stint with LIV Golf, is tied for 13th place at 5 under par. He expressed concern for a young girl named Shay, who was hit by a golf cart during the tournament, stating, “I just felt terrible for, I believe her name is Shay, so from all the reports you’ve got she’s OK, thankfully.” Smylie Kaufman confirmed that she is expected to be fine after medical evaluation.
The purse for this year’s Valspar Championship totals $9.1 million, with the winner set to take home $1.638 million. This significant financial incentive adds to the stakes as players vie for the title.
Im acknowledged the pressure of leading, saying, “It’s been a while since I’ve been in the lead like this, and I’m sure I will be nervous.” His performance will be closely watched as he attempts to secure victory.
The next PGA Tour event, the Texas Children’s Houston Open, is scheduled from March 23-29, which adds urgency for players looking to capitalize on their current form.
As the final round approaches, fans and players alike are eager to see if Im can maintain his lead or if another contender will emerge to challenge him. The atmosphere at Innisbrook Resort is charged with anticipation as the tournament reaches its climax.