Joel Dahmen set a course record with a 10-under 62 at the PGA Tour's Puntacana Championship, taking a two-shot lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship. His performance, which included three birdies in the last four holes, gave him a lead over Keith Mitchell, Garrick Higgo, and Matt Wallace. Despite starting the day eight shots behind, Dahmen's strong play positioned him as the frontrunner.
The tournament, held at the Corales course in the Puntacana Resort, saw just over half of the 132-man field shooting in the 60s. Dahmen's victory at this opposite-field tournament four years ago marked his sole PGA Tour win. The winner of the championship earns a two-year exemption and a spot in the upcoming PGA Championship. Held concurrently with a major tournament in South Carolina, this event presents a significant opportunity for players to secure their place in top-level competitions.