The final round of the 2026 Valspar Championship is set to begin Sunday morning at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort. As the tournament reaches its climax, all eyes are on Sungjae Im, who leads the competition with a score of 11 under par after a solid third-round performance of 69.
Im expressed his feelings about being in the lead, stating, “It’s been a while since I’ve been in the lead like this, and I’m sure I will be nervous.” His confidence will be tested as he faces off against Brandt Snedeker in the final pairing, scheduled to tee off at 1:50 p.m. ET.
Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka, who is tied for 13th place with a score of 5 under par, has been in the spotlight for a different reason. During the tournament, he comforted a young girl named Shay who was hit by a golf cart. Koepka remarked, “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 also confirmed that she would be fine after medical evaluation.
The purse for the 2026 Valspar Championship is set at $9.1 million, with the winner receiving $1.638 million. As the final round approaches, the stakes are high for all competitors, especially for Im and Snedeker, who are vying for the top prize.
Golf Channel will broadcast the final round from 1-3 p.m. ET, followed by NBC from 3-6 p.m. ET, allowing fans to tune in and witness the thrilling conclusion of the tournament.
Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour after his stint with LIV Golf adds another layer of interest to the event, as he continues to make headlines both on and off the course.
The next PGA Tour event is the Texas Children’s Houston Open, scheduled from March 23-29, which will follow the conclusion of the Valspar Championship.
As the final round approaches, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and the outcome will be pivotal for the players involved, particularly for those in contention for the championship title.
