Golf Brazilian Lee takes lead at Thailand Open

Brazilian Lucas Lee made an eight-foot birdie putt on the last hole Saturday to snatch a one-stroke lead.

BANGKOK: Brazilian Lucas Lee made an eight-foot birdie putt on the last hole yesterday to snatch a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the $1 million Thailand Open at Thana City Golf & Sports Club near Bangkok.

Lee’s rounds of 65, 67 and 65 leave him 19 under for the OneAsia tournament, ahead of defending champion Chris Wood from England and China’s Hu Mu.

Lee, 25, who is still seeking his breakthrough victory on a major circuit, refused to be intimidated despite playing with Wood (65) and three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington – who slipped out of contention with a 75.

“It was a good learning experience,” said Lee. “I’m just going to try and be as positive as possible.”

Published in The Express Tribune, March 17^th, 2013.