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Min Woo Lee Clings to 1-Stroke Lead in Houston Open Finale

The Australian golfer is vying for his first PGA Tour victory as Scottie Scheffler closes the gap during the final round.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Min Woo Lee of Australia celebrates after a putt on the 18th hole green during the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
MEMPHIS, TN - JUNE 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shows his frustration after making a double bogey on the par 4 18th hole during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind on June 10, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Scottie Scheffler is tied for third.

Overview

  • Min Woo Lee leads the Houston Open at 20-under par during the final round, aiming for his first PGA Tour title after three European Tour victories.
  • Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, trails Lee by just one stroke, seeking a comeback win before the Masters.
  • Alejandro Tosti, who started the day in second, has dropped down the leaderboard after a challenging final round performance.
  • Lee's precision putting, leading the field in strokes gained, has been pivotal to his dominance throughout the tournament.
  • The Houston Open serves as a critical preparation event for top players like Rory McIlroy, who is fine-tuning his game ahead of Augusta.