California, Jan 23 (UNI) Sungjae Im of Korea rode a hot putter to seize a one-shot lead at The American Express golf tournament following a blemish-free 7-under 65 at PGA West Stadium Course in La Quinta.
The 22-year-old rising star on Friday put himself in prime position to win a second PGA TOUR title after registering a career first 24 total one-putts in the opening 36 holes to lead on 11-under 133.
Countryman Si Woo Kim is amongst those in a big chasing pack after carding a 68 which featured six birdies while American Tony Finau (66), Mexico's Abraham Ancer (65), Nick Taylor of Canada (66) and overnight leader Brandon Haggy of the US (70) joined Kim on 134.