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Blades Brown Wins Hearts (AmEx R3) - LITE

Jan 24, 2026 | Edition #164
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Blades Brown continued his strong run at the R3 of the American Express. The 18-year-old fired a 68 on Saturday to remain near the top while Si Woo Kim (66) grabbed the 54-hole lead. Meanwhile, another top name withdrew from the tournament after three players pulled out yesterday. More updates from AmEx R3 in today’s special edition.
Let's dive in...

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