Tiger Woods has a legacy in golf that cannot be easily surpassed. This golf legend has always inspired new golfers. While some dream of becoming like him, others possess the desire to play along with this Hall of Famer. But only a few lucky ones get the opportunity. 

This PGA Tour pro, Lee Hodges, who is currently playing at the $7.8 million event, the 3M Open, also looks up to Woods. And back in 2020, he once had a moment of luck when he got to play alongside Tiger. Let’s find out more about this heart-warming story!

The mouth-watering prospect of playing alongside Tiger Woods! 

Lee Hodges had his first major appearance at the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club. And he qualified after winning the Korn Ferry Tour’s Portland Open. While he was already filled with excitement for the first major championship of his life, the added news of his favorite golfer playing in the same tournament was just the cherry on top.

Hodges revealed in an interview his exhilaration at sharing the same field with his idol. He said, “That’s what I was telling my caddie: If we’re playing the U.S. Open and he’s five shots behind us on Saturday, or, whatever, Friday, and we have to make a quad to play with him, we’re making a quad”. He explained what it meant for the golfer to play the final round alongside Woods. Even if it needed him to drop strokes, he would do so in order to play alongside the 82-time PGA Tour winner. Woods is basically the golf god, so quite certainly even being in his presence is an achievement. Hodges proves that.

Lee Hodges’ performance in the 3M Open so far

The 28-year-old golfer is currently at the top of the leaderboard. He has gone from strength to strength. In round one, he shot eight wonderful birdies and held his score at 63 on the 71-par course. He again had a successful bogey-free round two, where his seven birdies on holes 1st, 6th, 9th, 13th, 14th, 17th, and 18th landed him at a score of 64 at the end of the round. In round three, he had two bogeys on holes second and ninth, thus eventually dropping his score to 66. 

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As of now, his total score stands at 20-under par. Thus, it is to be seen if Hodges finally bags this 3M Open title and the hefty winner’s share. Is Tiger Woods also your golf idol? And do you think Lee Hodges will win the 3M Open in light of his lead? Let us know in the comments below. 

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