one-shot
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Rose, 45, was aiming to become the oldest first-time Masters champion and looked to be creating his own fairytale story when he moved into a one-shot lead midway through his final round.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed powered into a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with a bogey-free 66.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
His 69 was enough to finish five over for a one-shot win over Furyk and Tiger Woods.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025
Woods was clinging to a one-shot lead after bogeys on the previous two holes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025
“I hope that wasn’t a one-shot deal,” he said.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
