2021 Byron Nelson: Who is K.H. Lee and Can He Win on Sunday?
By Tim Letcher
His name is Kyoung-Hoon Lee, but on the PGA Tour he’s better known as K.H. Lee. And, no matter what you call him, Lee finds himself firmly in the mix at the 2021 Byron Nelson.
Lee has been solid all week in Dallas. He opened play on Thursday with a round that included eight birdies and just one bogey. That resulted in a 7-under par 65, leaving Lee just two shots off the lead.
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On Friday, Lee was at it again. This time, his round included seven birdies and no bogeys. The end result was another 65, leaving him in a tie for third halfway through the event.
Lee’s round on Saturday started very slowly but ended well. On the front nine, he actually started with eight consecutive pars. He was even on the day through those eight holes.
He finally got something going on the par-5 ninth hole. Lee hit the green in two and was able to get down in two from about 50 feet, resulting in his first birdie of the day. Lee finished his front nine with a 1-under par 35.
On the back nine, Lee again started with pars. He parred both the 10th and 11th holes to stay at 1-under par on his round.
But starting on the 12th hole, things picked up for Lee.
On the par-5 12th, Lee hit the green in two, leaving himself about 60 feet for eagle. He nestled his eagle putt close to the hole and made his putt for birdie, moving to 2-under.
After a par at the 13th hole, Lee birdied the 14th. He then birdied the 15th, moving to 4-under on his Saturday round.
Lee would par the 16th and 17th holes before closing his round with a birdie on the par-5 18th hole. That left him with a 5-under par round of 67.
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With 18 holes to play, Lee trails leader Sam Burns by one shot. Lee, who is making his 80th career PGA Tour start, will be looking to close out his first-ever win on Sunday. The closest he’s ever come was earlier this year when he tied for second in Phoenix.
Sunday could be a life-changing day for Lee, with exemptions and invitations to major championships on the line. If he can pull it off, you can add a title to whatever you call him – PGA Tour winner.