Name: Sungjae Im's nice approach sets up birdie at Houston Open
Uploaded: 2025-03-27T19:37:48.667Z
Duration: 27 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open, Sungjae Im makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

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