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Min Woo Lee Sets 54-Hole Record, Leads Houston Open by Four Strokes

The 26-year-old Australian delivers a bogey-free 63 to dominate the field, while Scottie Scheffler drops to a tie for third after a challenging third round.

  • Min Woo Lee shot a 7-under 63 in the third round, setting a 54-hole tournament record of 193 at the Texas Children's Houston Open.
  • Lee holds a four-stroke lead over Alejandro Tosti, who sits in second place after carding a 65 on Saturday.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who tied the course record with a 62 in the second round, struggled with putting in the third round and is tied for third at 12-under.
  • Lee's performance included a chip-in birdie on the sixth hole and a near hole-in-one on the ninth, showcasing his sharp short game.
  • Rory McIlroy climbed to a tie for 14th with a 5-under 65, using the tournament to refine his game ahead of the Masters.
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