DP World Tour : Fortinet Australian PGA Championship
Min Woo Lee will take a one shot lead into the weekend over compatriot Adam Scott after a five under 66 on day two at the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship
The Australian, who is a two-time winner on the DP World Tour, quickly built on his opening round of 65 to set the pace in front of home crowds with four birdies in a flawless front-nine 32 in windy condition.
His first mistake came at the tenth but he recovered with two more gains at the 13th and 15th holes before requiring three par saves over the closing stretch to keep his nose in front at the mid-way stage.
"Just hit a couple bad swings on the last three holes, but overall, really happy with the way I went," Lee reflected after his round.
"Very solid and kept doing the right things. Today was a bit more shaky than yesterday, but felt like I've made up and down when I needed to.
The 25-year-old, who is seeking a second victory on home soil to add to his 2020 ISPS HANDA Vic Open success, has finished inside the top five in both of his previous starts in this event.
Now poised at the top heading into the weekend, Lee will tee up with Former Masters Tournament winner Adam Scott, who carded a six under par 65 to move to within one stroke of the lead.
Scott, whose bogey-free round was the best of the day over Royal Queensland, is searching to complete a hat-trick of Joe Kirkwood Cup victories this week. He first won this event in 2013, the same year as his triumph at Augusta National, and again in 2019.
Crediting his play in the wind, Scot said that he felt comfortable with every part of his game. Yeah. But I'm really pleased with the way the game feels. And that's positive going into the weekend."
Cameron Smith reacts after a shot during the 2023 Australian PGA (Jono Searle AP)
Defending champion now playing on the LIV TOUR Cameron Smith shot 78 to miss the cut by 9 shots in what he called the worst round of his career.
John Lyras currently occupies third place on the leaderboard on ten under, with Australian duo Lucas Herbert and Curtis Luck two further back alongside first-round leader Joel Moscatel.
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