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Richard T. Lee falls in playoff after late charge at LIV Golf Singapore

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Richard T. Lee of Canada tees off on the 1st hole during day four of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE — Richard T. Lee delivered one of the strongest performances of his career Sunday at LIV Golf Singapore, finishing runner-up after a dramatic playoff at Sentosa Golf Club.

The Canadian fired a 5-under 66 in the final round, surging up the leaderboard with birdies on four of his final six holes to reach 14-under par for the tournament. His late charge forced a playoff with Bryson DeChambeau.

Lee had a chance to extend the playoff on the first extra hole, but his 2-foot par attempt slid past the left edge, leaving DeChambeau to secure the victory with a par.

“It was a short putt and I wanted to just hit it hard, and I hit it a little too hard,” Lee said. “I think the adrenaline was pumping a little bit.”

Despite the narrow defeat, the result marked a major milestone for the 35-year-old. Lee earned $2.25 million USD, the largest payday of his career.

Lee also came close to making history as the first wildcard player — one not affiliated with a LIV Golf team — to win an event on the circuit. He earned his place in the Saudi-funded league after winning the LIV Promotions event.

England’s Lee Westwood finished third after closing with a 70, his best result in LIV Golf competition.

Jon Rahm placed fifth, ending a streak of five consecutive tournaments in which he had finished either first or second.

In the team competition, Dustin Johnson’s 4 Aces GC captured their second straight victory.

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