The race to the top of the World Wide Technology Championship 2025 is heating up, and one player's stunning performance has everyone talking. Matti Schmid delivered a jaw-dropping 9-under 63 in the second round, catapulting him into the lead at 17-under. But here's where it gets interesting: he's only one stroke ahead of Nick Dunlap and Sami Valimaki, setting the stage for a thrilling third round. And this is the part most people miss—the strategic tee time pairings that could make or break a player's momentum.
Round 3 will once again feature split tees, with some of golf's brightest stars teeing off simultaneously from different holes. At 8:30 a.m. MST, Gordon Sargent, Jackson Suber, and John Pak will kick things off from the first hole, while Takumi Kanaya, Max Greyserman, and Luke List start their chase from the tenth. This format not only adds complexity to the competition but also raises a controversial question: Does starting from the first or tenth hole give players an unfair advantage? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
For those eager to follow every swing, here’s the full breakdown of Round 3 tee times (all times MST):
Hole 1
- 8:30 AM: Gordon Sargent (USA), Jackson Suber (USA), John Pak (USA)
- 8:41 AM: Adam Schenk (USA), Steven Fisk (USA), Adam Svensson (CAN)
- 8:52 AM: Emilio Gonzalez (MEX), Doug Ghim (USA), Patton Kizzire (USA)
- 9:03 AM: Greyson Sigg (USA), Matthieu Pavon (FRA), Rico Hoey (PHI)
- 9:14 AM: David Lipsky (USA), Michael Thorbjornsen (USA), Joel Dahmen (USA)
- 9:25 AM: Seamus Power (IRL), Andrew Putnam (USA), Noah Goodwin (USA)
- 9:36 AM: Tom Hoge (USA), Matt Kuchar (USA), Thorbjørn Olesen (DEN)
- 9:47 AM: Beau Hossler (USA), Kris Ventura (NOR), Vince Whaley (USA)
- 9:58 AM: Francesco Molinari (ITA), Patrick Rodgers (USA), Garrick Higgo (RSA)
- 10:09 AM: Justin Lower (USA), Carson Young (USA), Taylor Moore (USA)
- 10:20 AM: Trevor Cone (USA), Mason Andersen (USA), Eric Cole (USA)
- 10:31 AM: Chad Ramey (USA), Victor Perez (FRA), Ben Griffin (USA)
- 10:42 AM: Matti Schmid (GER), Nick Dunlap (USA), Sami Valimaki (FIN)
Hole 10
- 8:30 AM: Takumi Kanaya (JPN), Max Greyserman (USA), Luke List (USA)
- 8:41 AM: Michael Brennan (USA), Keith Mitchell (USA), Jeremy Paul (GER)
- 8:52 AM: David Ford (USA), Will Chandler (USA), Will Gordon (USA)
- 9:03 AM: Nico Echavarria (COL), William Mouw (USA), J.J. Spaun (USA)
- 9:14 AM: Lee Hodges (USA), Vince Covello (USA), Thomas Rosenmueller (GER)
- 9:25 AM: Ben Kohles (USA), Ben Silverman (CAN), Max McGreevy (USA)
- 9:36 AM: Kevin Velo (USA), Quade Cummins (USA), David Skinns (ENG)
- 9:47 AM: Jacob Bridgeman (USA), Adam Hadwin (CAN), Matt Wallace (ENG)
- 9:58 AM: Taylor Dickson (USA), Zac Blair (USA), Hayden Buckley (USA)
- 10:09 AM: Austin Eckroat (USA), Emiliano Grillo (ARG), Ryo Hisatsune (JPN)
- 10:20 AM: Peter Knade (USA), Luke Clanton (USA), Pierceson Coody (USA)
- 10:31 AM: Rikuya Hoshino (JPN), Kevin Streelman (USA), Alejandro Madariaga (MEX)
As the tournament reaches its climax, one thing is clear: every shot, every pairing, and every tee time matters. Who will rise to the occasion? And more importantly, does the split tee format favor certain players over others? Share your insights below—we’re eager to hear your take!
