Min Woo Lee is an Australian professional golfer, competes on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. He secured victories at the 2020 ISPS Handa Vic Open, the 2021 Abrdn Scottish Open, and the 2023 Fortinet Australian PGA Championship on the European Tour. Additionally, he claimed the title at the 2023 SJM Macao Open on the Asian Tour.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 25 years
Nickname-Woozy, The Chef
Height- 1.83 m
Weight- 75 kg
Born- 27 July 1998
Birthplace-Perth, Australia
Profession-Australian professional golfer
Nationality- Australian
Family
Lee’s parents are Soonam and Clara Lee, and he has an older sister named Minjee Lee, who is also a professional golfer. Their achievements include Min Woo Lee’s victory at the 2016 U.S. Junior Amateur and Minjee Lee’s win at the U.S. Girls’ Junior in 2012, making them the first brother-sister duo to triumph in the USGA’s junior championships.
Girlfriend
Min Woo Lee has been in a relationship with Gracia Drennan since 2019.
Career
Lee transitioned to professional golf at the beginning of 2019, embarking on the European Tour circuit. Despite a strong start with notable finishes, including a fourth-place in the Saudi International and a tied fifth in the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth, his overall performance led to a 117th ranking in the Order of Merit that season. In October, he secured a tied sixth position in the Genesis Championship on the Korean Tour. Towards the end of the year, he achieved a solo third in the AVJennings NSW Open and a tied third in the Australian PGA Championship.
His breakthrough came in February 2020 when he clinched the ISPS Handa Vic Open, jointly sanctioned by the European Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia. The following year, in July 2021, he emerged victorious at the Abrdn Scottish Open after defeating Thomas Detry and Matt Fitzpatrick in a playoff, earning a spot in the 2021 Open Championship.
In May 2023, Lee attained special temporary membership on the PGA Tour. Later that year, in October, he set a tournament record of 254 (30-under-par) to win the SJM Macao Open on the Asian Tour. Shortly after, he secured another triumph at the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship.
Net Worth
Min Woo Lee’s estimated net worth is around 6 million dollars.
Latest News about Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee Secures Spot at Arnold Palmer Invitational with Second Place Finish
Min Woo Lee is celebrating a remarkable achievement, securing his best finish yet at a PGA Tour event and earning a coveted spot in the prestigious Arnold Palmer Invitational. Despite trailing by five shots initially, Lee staged a spirited comeback during the rain-interrupted Cognizant Classic in Florida, ultimately tying for second place behind Austin Eckroat. His impressive performance, highlighted by an eagle and two birdies in a four-hole burst, secured him a place in this week’s Signature $US20 million event at Bay Hill. After a challenging start to the season, Lee’s resurgence comes at an opportune moment, setting the stage for upcoming tournaments like the Players’ Championship and the Masters.
“It’s amazing,” Lee said of qualifying for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
“I was thinking about it coming down the stretch. Obviously thinking about the win, but it was a really proud moment today.
“I knew before last night that I needed to play like that.”
