2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Round 3 Preview and Tee Times

The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson moves into its critical third round this Saturday at TPC Craig Ranch, with the field looking to chase down a surging leader. As the tournament reaches its midway point, the leaderboard has tightened, setting the stage for a high-stakes “Moving Day” in Texas.

The Leaderboard Landscape

Si Woo Kim enters the third round with a commanding 36-hole lead. Following impressive rounds of 64 and 60, Kim sits at 18 under par. This five-shot cushion provides a significant advantage, but the scoring conditions at TPC Craig Ranch have proven to be exceptionally favorable for low scores.

The chasing pack is formidable, featuring major winners Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark, both sitting at 13 under par. Jordan Spieth also remains firmly in contention at 12 under par, bolstered by a strong second-round 62. With other players like Sungjae Im, Jackson Suber, and Tom Hoge posting rounds of 61 and 62, the leaderboard remains volatile, and a low score on Saturday could easily bridge the gap to the leaders.

How to Watch: TV and Streaming Schedule

Fans have multiple ways to follow the action throughout Saturday. Whether you prefer traditional television broadcasts or comprehensive digital streaming, here is the breakdown of coverage:

• Golf Channel: Live TV coverage is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. To 3:00 p.m. ET.
• CBS: Coverage transitions to CBS from 3:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m. ET.
• PGA Tour Live (ESPN+): Exclusive early streaming begins at 10:30 a.m. ET, featuring comprehensive coverage of featured groups and holes throughout the day.
• Digital Simulcasts: The GOLF App will carry a simulcast of the Golf Channel coverage, while the CBS broadcast will be available to stream via Paramount+.

Round 3 Tee Times (All times ET)

Tee No. 1

• 10:44 a.m. – Steven Fisk, Chad Ramey, Patrick Rodgers
• 10:55 a.m. – Emiliano Grillo, S.Y. Noh, Erik van Rooyen
• 11:06 a.m. – A.J. Ewart, Patrick Fishburn, Mark Hubbard
• 11:17 a.m. – Chris Kirk, Max Greyserman, Sam Ryder
• 11:28 a.m. – Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Hank Lebioda, Pierceson Coody
• 11:39 a.m. – Luke Clanton, Brooks Koepka, Stephan Jaeger
• 11:50 a.m. – Mac Meissner, Luke List, Camilo Villegas
• 12:01 p.m. – Zach Bauchou, Chan Kim, Seamus Power
• 12:12 p.m. – Tom Hoge, Tony Finau, Taylor Moore
• 12:23 p.m. – Jordan Spieth, Tyler Duncan, Keith Mitchell
• 12:34 p.m. – Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark, Jackson Suber
• 12:45 p.m. – Si Woo Kim, Sungjae Im, Kensei Hirata

Tee No. 10

• 10:44 a.m. – Rico Hoey, Peter Malnati, Taylor Pendrith
• 10:55 a.m. – Lanto Griffin, Troy Merritt, John Parry
• 11:06 a.m. – Yongjun Bae, John VanDerLaan, Doug Ghim
• 11:17 a.m. – Mackenzie Hughes, Ben Silverman, Blades Brown
• 11:28 a.m. – Charley Hoffman, Jordan Smith, Ryo Hisatsune
• 11:39 a.m. – Jesper Svensson, Tom Kim, Rasmus Højgaard
• 11:50 a.m. – Zac Blair, Eric Cole, Johnny Keefer
• 12:01 p.m. – Jeffrey Kang, Adam Svensson, Austin Eckroat
• 12:12 p.m. – Garrick Higgo, Matthieu Pavon, Thorbjørn Olesen
• 12:23 p.m. – Danny Willett, Dan Brown, Jonathan Byrd
• 12:34 p.m. – Fabián Gómez, Justin Lower
• 12:45 p.m. – Neal Shipley, Adrien Saddier

Key Takeaways for Moving Day

As the tournament progresses, keep an eye on the aggressive play required to stay near the top of the leaderboard. With the course yielding so many low scores, the players currently trailing Si Woo Kim will likely need to push for birdies early to put pressure on the leader. Saturday’s performance will be decisive in determining who enters Sunday’s final round with a legitimate chance at the title.