Schuyler Dixon
Course works squeegee the apron of the 18th green following an over two hour delay during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin) May 16, 2021 - 3:34 PM
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) â K.H. Lee was more than happy to play through a steady downpour in the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson, and didnât mind waiting out a weather delay of more than two hours Sunday.
The reward was the final spot next week in the PGA Championship.
Lee earned his first PGA Tour victory and the chance to compete on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island in South Carolina, becoming the second consecutive Nelson winner from South Korea by finishing at 25 under, three ahead of third-round leader Sam Burns.
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) â K.H. Lee was more than happy to play through a steady downpour in the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson, and didnât mind waiting out a weather delay of more than two hours Sunday.
The reward was the final spot next week in the PGA Championship.
Lee earned his first PGA Tour victory and the chance to compete on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island in South Carolina, becoming the second consecutive Nelson winner from South Korea by finishing 25 under, three ahead of third-round leader Sam Burns.
Most of the standing water was gone when play resumed 2 hours, 23 minutes later. Lee missed a par putt on 16 to cut his lead to two, but answered with two birdies. The sun came out just as Lee was finishing his 6-under 66.
The reward was the final spot next week in the PGA Championship.
Lee earned his first PGA Tour victory and the chance to compete on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island in South Carolina, becoming the second consecutive Nelson winner from South Korea by finishing 25 under, three ahead of third-round leader Sam Burns.
Most of the standing water was gone when play resumed 2 hours, 23 minutes later. Lee missed a par putt on 16 to cut his lead to two, but answered with two birdies. The sun came out just as Lee was finishing his 6-under 66.
âLong day for me, I think everybody,â said Lee, who was greeted just off the 18th green by countryman K.J. Choi, an eight-time tour winner who lives in the Dallas area. âI mean, but I just try keep patient and positive thinking.â
K.H. Lee earned his first PGA Tour victory Sunday at the AT&T Byron Nelson, finishing at 25 under for a 3-stroke win over third-round leader Sam Burns. With the win comes a spot in next week s PGA Championship.
McKINNEY, Texas K.H. Lee was more than happy to play through a steady downpour in the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson, and didn’t mind waiting out a weather delay of more than two hours Sunday.The reward was the final spot next week in the PGA.