The chances of Min Woo Lee of an incredible victory of the masters at Augusta National this weekend took a hit while the managers of the tournament penalized the golfer for an offense in the 13th hole.
Lee was struck by a penalty after the officials said he had moved his ball to the fairway. Lee asked for an official after noticing that his ball had moved and it was determined that “his actions near the ball have moved,” according to Augusta National.
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Min Woo Lee looks at his start on the fourth hole during the third round at Masters, on Saturday April 12, 2025, in Augusta, in Georgia. (AP photo / George Walker IV)
He carded a 77 for the Tour, putting him back from the peloton with Justin Thomas, JJ Spaun and Akshay Bhatia for the tournament.
The 26 -year -old Australian entered the tournament again of an impressive victory in Texas Children’s Houston Open at the end of last month. He had 20 sous by and finished a blow in front of Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland.
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Min Woo Lee hits his starting blow on the fourth hole at the Masters, on Saturday April 12, 2025, in Augusta. (AP photo / George Walker IV)
He won three victories on the European tour, two victories on the PGA Tour d’Australasie and a victory over the Asian tour.
He would have needed a miracle to recover.
The final round will see Bryson Dechambeau, Rory McILroy and Corey Conners compete on Sunday. McILroy was 12 sous per and Dechambeau was 10 sous and will be off at 2:30 p.m. he. Conners was 8 sous and should be turned off at 2:20 p.m. HE.
Min Woo Lee hits Fairway on the fifth hole at Masters, Saturday April 12, 2025. (AP photo / Julia Demaoree Nikhinson)
Scheffler, winner last year, was 5 sous and equal to sixth row.
