Lee leads the Australian Open by 3 shots, moves into a prime position for back-to-back titles

Min Woo Lee moved into a strong position to win back-to-back titles by taking a three-shot lead halfway through the Australian Open just five days after clinching the Australian PGA Championship. American Patrick Rodgers is tied for second with Connor Syme of Scotland at 9 under. Joaquin Niemann of Chile and Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela were tied in fourth spot at 8 under in the Sydney tournament that features men's and women's fields and is being played on a two-venue format.