'Gritty' Lee chasing leaders at Baycurrent Classic in Japan
YOKOHAMA: Australia’s Min Woo Lee moved within three shots of the lead after a “gritty” second-round performance at the US PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Friday.
Yokohama, Japan - Australia's Min Woo Lee is rapidly closing the gap on the lead at the Baycurrent Classic, a US PGA Tour event held in Japan on Friday. Lee's second-round performance at Yokohama Country Club was gritty and impressive, as he hit six birdies and two bogeys for a 4-under-par 67, giving him an overall score of 8-under.
American golfers Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman currently lead the tournament at 11-under, sitting two shots ahead of the chasing pack, which includes several major champions like Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Jordan Spieth.
Lee expressed his determination to stay in contention, stating, "It was pretty scrappy but on the scoreable holes I did really well." He is seeking his second win on the PGA Tour. Defending champion Schauffele is currently at 3-under, while Morikawa trails by one shot after a poor finish, including five bogeys in his final six holes. Spieth, aiming for his first PGA Tour victory since April 2022, sits at 4-under heading into the weekend.
Lee is no stranger to Japan, having played in last month's Presidents Cup at Medinah. Although his international team lost, he mentioned, "I learned a lot from the tournament. There were some times when I didn't feel like I contributed enough but also I felt like I did hit some really good shots and hole some good putts. Every hole counts, you don't want to let your team down."
In this competitive field, every shot matters for the players, including Lee, who is hungry for success on the PGA Tour.
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