McIlroy had risked his future Ryder Cup captaincy had he not joined this year, although most insiders believed the European Tour would have waved this stipulation.
Lee’s tie for 14th and cheque for €37,547 moves him a step closer to earning the prizemoney he needs in order to receive unlimited invitations for the remainder of the year.
He’s in contention to be crowned the European Tour’s Golfer of the Month and tournament organisers expect Min Woo Lee to carry that form into this week’s Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club.
Koepka didn’t hold back when asked about Garcia’s antics, which also included a violent thrashing of a bunker at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City.