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  "id": 3848316,
  "title": "Min Woo Lee makes Tour Championship debut by matching his career best with 62",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/min-woo-lee-makes-tour-championship-debut-by-matching-his-career-best-3848316",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T23:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
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    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/min-woo-lee-tour-championship-scheffler-4eaa359f03bf8a210a689937c5bacd59"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Min Woo Lee made his debut at the Tour Championship on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, in Atlanta, with an impressive 8-under 62, marking his career best score on the PGA Tour. The rain-softened East Lake course provided the perfect backdrop for his flawless performance, allowing Lee to play bogey-free throughout the round. Lee's achievement not only secured him a two-shot lead over Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, and Chris Gotterup, but also earned him a spot as one of the top 30 players on the FedEx Cup playoff route. This journey to the top 30 was not without its struggles; Lee himself admitted feeling average during the last two weeks, which was a stark contrast to his current form. Despite the challenges, Lee managed to make four of his eight birdies from within a ten-foot radius, showcasing his exceptional putting skills. The only notable stroke was a 6-foot par putt for Scottie Scheffler, who also managed to avoid any bogeys in his round of 65. Lee's remarkable feat was further highlighted by the recovery of Matt Fitzpatrick, who experienced severe hand, foot, and mouth disease during the tournament.",
  "summary": "ATLANTA (AP) — Min Woo Lee made his first trip to the Tour Championship a memorable one, playing bogey-free on a rain-softened East Lake for an…",
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        "published": "2026-08-27T22:19:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Min Woo Lee makes Tour Championship debut by matching his career best with 62",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/min-woo-lee-makes-tour-championship-debut-by-matching-his-career-best",
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        "outlet": "Golf.com",
        "title": "2026 Tour Championship Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/2026-tour-championship-friday-tee-times-round-2-pairings",
        "published": "2026-08-28T01:42:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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