Sun Apr 13 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Im in Contention, Kim and An Make the Cut at Masters Tournament

**Augusta, GA** – Sungjae Im of South Korea remains a strong contender at the Masters Tournament despite a late stumble on Friday. Despite five birdies, three late bogeys left him with a 2-under 70 and a tied-12th place finish heading into the weekend, five strokes behind leader Justin Rose. Im, a two-time PGA TOUR winner and a previous Masters runner-up, attributed his late struggles to mistakes on holes 15 and 16, including a costly shot into the water. Despite the setbacks, he expressed confidence in his overall game.

Fellow South Koreans Byeong Hun An and Tom Kim also advanced to the weekend rounds. An finished at T37 after shooting a 71, while Kim, a three-time TOUR winner, made the cut on the number with a 73. Kim acknowledged the challenging conditions, particularly the unpredictable winds, especially around Amen Corner, impacting his performance. He remains optimistic about improving his score over the weekend.

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, the 2021 Masters champion, also sits in tied 12th after a strong 68, placing him within striking distance of the leaders.

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