Min Woo Lee faced a challenging round at The Players Championship, marked by two costly double bogeys. The Australian golfer, who initially held the lead at this prestigious event—often referred to as the unofficial “fifth major” of the PGA Tour—saw his performance take a downturn during the Sunday morning session (AEDT).
On the fifth hole, Lee’s drive went astray, leading to audible frustration. After uttering “Oh my gosh” in response to his misstep, his ball landed in the bushes, forcing him to search for it. This incident resulted in a penalty shot and compounded his difficulties, as the commentator noted the troublesome nature of that area of the course, highlighting a nearby creek and the overall challenging terrain.
The sequence of events on that hole was prolonged and frustrating for Lee, who eventually managed to get his ball onto the green but missed the subsequent bogey putt. After an extended ordeal lasting about 15 minutes, Lee recorded a double bogey on the fifth hole.
His troubles continued as he suffered another double bogey on the ninth, bringing his score to five-over for the round after 11 holes. Overall, he sat at six-under, trailing six shots behind the lead, which was taken by J.J. Spaun as the third round progressed.
Lee’s performance reflects the pressures of high-stakes golf, where a single moment of misjudgment can significantly impact a player’s standing. More developments are anticipated as the tournament unfolds.