Lee Kyung-hoon 1 Stroke Behind in 2nd Place "This Time?"... Burns Leads

AT&T Byron Nelson Day 3 5 Under Par "Chance for First PGA Tour Win", Spieth Chases from Tied 3rd Place

Lee Kyung-hoon is examining the putting line on the 1st hole during the third day of the AT&T Byron Nelson. McKinney, Texas, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] Lee Kyeong-hoon (30, CJ Logistics) continues his march toward victory.

On the 16th (Korean time), at the Craig Ranch Golf Course in McKinney, Texas, USA (par 72, 7,468 yards), during the third day of the PGA Tour AT&T Byron Nelson (total prize money $8.1 million), he added 5 under par to stand in 2nd place by 1 stroke (19 under par, 197 strokes). 'Valspar Champion' Sam Burns took the lead for the second day (20 under par, 196 strokes), and 'Texas Open Champion' Jordan Spieth (both from the USA) along with four others are tied for 3rd place (17 under par, 199 strokes), fiercely chasing the lead.

Lee Kyeong-hoon started in 3rd place and collected five birdies. After a streak of eight consecutive pars, he made his first birdie on the 9th hole (par 5). In the back nine, he succeeded in a surge with a '2-on 1-putt' birdie on the 12th hole (par 5) and consecutive birdies on the 14th and 15th holes. Especially on the 15th hole (par 5), he made a spotlight-grabbing 9-meter long birdie putt. On the final 18th hole (par 5), he also showcased a miraculous short game by hitting a greenside bunker shot very close to the hole.

It is noteworthy that Lee Kyeong-hoon finished tied for 2nd place at the Waste Management Phoenix Open last February. After ranking 5th on the 2018 Korn Ferry Tour (2nd tier) money list, he advanced to the PGA Tour in 2019 and is gradually approaching the winner's circle. This tournament is especially impressive with a 3-round average greens in regulation rate of 81.48%, earning him the nickname 'computer iron shot.' He said, "A rare opportunity has come," and added, "Tomorrow, I will focus on every shot just like today."

Burns recorded five birdies and two bogeys. Along with Spieth, Charl Schwartzel (South Africa), Matt Kuchar (USA), and Alex Noren (Sweden) are in the group tied for 3rd place. World No. 3 Jon Rahm (Spain) remained tied for 34th place (11 under par, 205 strokes), and 'Masters Champion' Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) dropped to tied 44th place (10 under par, 206 strokes). From Korea, Kim Si-woo (26) joined the tie for 44th place, and defending champion Kang Sung-hoon (34, both from CJ Logistics) is tied for 56th place (8 under par, 208 strokes).

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