Scottie Scheffler couldn’t help but smile after watching how Min Woo Lee pipped him to victory at the Houston Open.
The Australian star held off late challenges from Scheffler and Gary Woodland to claim victory.
Lee held a four-stroke advantage going into the final round, a lead that extended to five on the back nine.
However, the 26-year-old faced a nervy end after he bogeyed the par five 16th with Scheffler and Woodland closing in.
But Lee managed to see out the victory as he two putted on the 18th to claim victory.
All he needed was a tap in to win, but he milked the moment and pretended to use the controversial AimPoint method.
He stood over the ball before knocking the ball in to win the tournament.
The AimPoint method is controversial because it has been seen to be a huge contributor to slow play.
In doing so, he beat Scheffler by one stroke with the world number one watching on in the clubhouse.
The two-time Masters winner could see the funny side.
In footage posted on the PGA Tour X account, Scheffler could be seen watching Lee’s final putt and quietly laughing to himself after seeing it land.
It amused fans too as one wrote: “Min Woo Lee using AimPoint from 4 inches before tapping in the winning putt is legendary.”
Another said: “Min Woo going full AimPoint on his final tap-in is either peak entertainment value or the ultimate Tosti trolling. Either way, we’re here for it.”
Reflecting on his win, Lee said: “I had a lot of eyes on me obviously.
“It was one of those where I think just everything aligned this week.
“It’s hard, really hard.
“Scottie is a wonderful golfer and he keeps you on your toes.
“This is my first time being in front and trying to hold a lead. I’m glad I got it done, but man, I’m just very exhausted.
“It was a lot of mental grind. I’m so proud of the way I handled myself.”
Scheffler was tied in second with former US Open Champion Woodland who also finished on 19 under for the event.
It was Woodland’s best result since having a brain tumour removed in 2023.
Rory McIlroy got stronger as the weekend went on, too.
Having needed late birdies to make the cut on Friday, the world number two continued to improve and finished the week five strokes off the pace in a tie for fifth.
McIlroy had been troubled by an elbow problem that he’ll be hoping to put behind him as he prepares to try and complete a career grand slam in August.
Asked about what’s next, McIlroy told the Golf Channel: “Get some treatment on that and make sure that’s OK going into Augusta.”
He added: “It was a solid week. Still don’t think my game is 100% under the control I would want, but it’s nice to have a week to work on some things.
“I’ve got my coach Michael Bannon coming in tomorrow, so we’ll be working at home and making sure my game feels good going into the Masters.”
