Overview

• Min Woo Lee received a one-stroke penalty on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2025 Masters Tournament for causing his ball to move.
• The penalty, enforced under USGA Rule 9.4b, altered Lee's score from an expected 4-over 76 to a final 5-over 77.
• Lee's 77 marked his highest round score of the week, dropping him to 4-over for the tournament and tied for 48th place, effectively ending his chances of contention.
• Fan reactions to the ruling were divided, with some criticizing it as excessive while others praised Lee's sportsmanship in reporting the issue.
• The incident follows Lee's recent victory at the Houston Open, which had raised expectations for his performance at Augusta National.