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Eagle Fuels Lee's Phoenix Open Title Hopes
8 Feb
Summary
- Min Woo Lee is four shots behind the leader after a strong back nine.
- Lee achieved a stunning birdie-birdie-eagle run on holes 13-15.
- The event has seen a notable decrease in crowd disturbances this year.
Min Woo Lee is within striking distance of the Waste Management Phoenix Open title, sitting four shots off the lead heading into the final round. The Australian golfer staged a remarkable comeback on the back nine of TPC Scottsdale, highlighted by an eagle on the 15th hole and a birdie-birdie run on holes 13 and 14. Despite this strong finish, Lee noted missed opportunities, particularly on the closing holes.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Scottie Scheffler is also in the mix, just a shot further back. Several players, including Nicolai Hojgaard and Viktor Hovland, shared the low round of the day with scores of 65. Hovland commented on the atmosphere, observing that the crowd has been significantly tamer this year compared to previous editions, with fewer notable incidents of disturbance.
Cam Davis is the only other Australian to have made the cut, currently sitting at two-under par. The tournament has seen a wide spread of contenders, with 18 players within five shots of the lead, promising an exciting conclusion.
