

With 18 holes to play and $720,000 waiting for the winner at the Corales Puntacana Championship, this year’s tournament was exciting. The leaderboard tells a fascinating story: eleven players within six shots of the lead heading into what promises to be a thrilling finale. Joel Dahmen leads by three shots after setting a course record on Thursday. But a pack of hungry challengers aims to derail his wire-to-wire victory bid. As the PGA Tour’s stop before heading east, this tournament carries extra weight – players battle for FedExCup points and a chance to secure a PGA Championship spot.
Sunday’s featured groups: All eyes on the afternoon wave
The marquee pairing of Joel Dahmen (-17) and Chan Kim (-14) headlines the afternoon wave, teeing off at 1:40 p.m. ET. Just before them, Michael Thorbjornsen and Garrick Higgo start their chase at 1:30 p.m. ET. Both sit at 14-under and represent golf’s new wave. The duo of Vince Whaley and Jeremy Paul follows at 1:20 p.m. ET, both at 13-under.
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Rising stars Michael Thorbjornsen and Garrick Higgo, tied at 14-under, battle from the penultimate group. Beyond the featured groups, several former champions lurk – including 2024 winner Ben Martin at 13-under and 2023 champion Matt Wallace at 11-under.
The detailed tee times of the entire field are as follows:
7:40 AM | 1 | Mason Andersen, Matthew Riedel |
7:50 AM | 1 | Brian Stuard, Jackson Suber |
8:00 AM | 1 | Willy Pumarol, Russell Knox |
8:10 AM | 1 | Ben Kohles, Theo Humphrey |
8:20 AM | 1 | Ryan Fox, William Mouw |
8:30 AM | 1 | Scott Piercy, Alex Smalley |
8:40 AM | 1 | Mac Meissner, Cody Gribble |
8:50 AM | 1 | Thomas Aiken, Ben Polland |
9:05 AM | 1 | Max McGreevy, Hayden Buckley |
9:15 AM | 1 | Quade Cummins, Chris Gotterup |
9:25 AM | 1 | David Lipsky, Danny Willett |
9:35 AM | 1 | George McNeill, Nick Hardy |
9:45 AM | 1 | Emiliano Grillo, John Pak |
9:55 AM | 1 | Patrick Flavin, Ricky Castillo |
10:05 AM | 1 | Harry Hall, Tommy Gainey |
10:15 AM | 1 | Adam Svensson, Nate Lashley |
10:30 AM | 1 | Joseph Bramlett, Pierceson Coody |
10:40 AM | 1 | Hayden Springer, Greyson Sigg |
10:50 AM | 1 | Kevin Roy, Braden Thornberry |
11:00 AM | 1 | Kaito Onishi, Will Chandler |
11:10 AM | 1 | Kris Ventura, Mark Hubbard |
11:20 AM | 1 | Rikuya Hoshino, David Skinns |
11:30 AM | 1 | Danny Walker, Chad Ramey |
11:45 AM | 1 | Matti Schmid, Troy Merritt |
11:55 AM | 1 | Henrik Norlander, Justin Lower |
12:05 PM | 1 | Alejandro Tosti, Dylan Wu |
12:15 PM | 1 | Andrew Putnam, Rico Hoey |
12:25 PM | 1 | Sam Choi, Thomas Rosenmueller |
12:35 PM | 1 | Zac Blair, Charley Hoffman |
12:45 PM | 1 | Aaron Baddeley, Seamus Power |
1:00 PM | 1 | Matt Wallace, Matt NeSmith |
1:10 PM | 1 | Ben Martin, Keith Mitchell |
1:20 PM | 1 | Vince Whaley, Jeremy Paul |
1:30 PM | 1 | Michael Thorbjornsen, Garrick Higgo |
1:40 PM | 1 | Joel Dahmen, Chan Kim |
With these exciting pairings set to create drama on the course, here’s everything you need to know about catching every shot at the Corales Puntacana Championship.
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How to watch the Corales Puntacana Championship finale
The Golf Channel brings comprehensive coverage of Sunday’s decisive round from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET, giving viewers front-row seats to the championship drama as it unfolds. Not near a TV? No problem. Several streaming options keep you connected to the action. FuboTV offers live streaming of the Golf Channel broadcast. New users can even take advantage of their free trial offer. The NBC Sports App offers an additional streaming option, requiring proper authentication.
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Can Joel Dahmen withstand the pressure, or will a rising star steal the spotlight today?
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For die-hard golf fans seeking more, PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ delivers select featured group coverage. Subscribers gain access to additional content beyond the standard broadcast. International viewers have also not been forgotten. Fans outside the U.S. can access coverage via streaming platforms like FuboTV. A VPN connection to a U.S. server may be necessary to bypass regional restrictions.
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While TV coverage starts at 3:00 PM ET, early risers might miss the morning groups. For real-time leaderboard updates and comprehensive digital coverage, the PGA TOUR’s official website provides continuous updates. Tee times begin at 7:40 AM ET, well before cameras start rolling.
As the sun rises over Puntacana Resort, all signs point to an unforgettable finale. Will Dahmen hold firm? Can the young guns break through? Or will experience prevail? Share your predictions in the comments below!
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"Can Joel Dahmen withstand the pressure, or will a rising star steal the spotlight today?"