PLAYER PROFILE · PGA & DP WORLD TOUR
Min Woo Lee is one of golf’s most charismatic young stars – a PGA Tour winner, a multiple champion around the world, and the flamboyant younger brother of major champion Minjee Lee.
| Full name | Min Woo Lee |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 July 1998, Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Turned pro | 2019 |
| Primary tour | PGA Tour & DP World Tour |
| Major championships | 0 |
| PGA Tour wins | 1 |
| DP World Tour wins | 3 |
A Golfing Family
Min Woo Lee was born in Perth into what would become one of golf’s great families. His older sister, Minjee, blazed the trail as a professional star, and Min Woo followed with his own decorated amateur record, including victory at the U.S. Junior Amateur. From the start he carried a sense of showmanship that set him apart – the talent obvious, the personality even more so.
Winning Around the World
Lee turned professional in 2019 and quickly established himself as a global winner. His breakthrough came at the 2021 Scottish Open, taken in a play-off against a strong field, and he added the 2023 Australian PGA Championship and further titles across the DP World Tour and beyond. Long off the tee and unafraid of the big moment, he built a reputation as a player who rises to the grandest occasions.
The PGA Tour Breakthrough
For all his success elsewhere, the PGA Tour title took time – and when it came, at the 2025 Houston Open, it confirmed his arrival among the game’s elite. It was the validation a talent of his level had long promised, and it moved him firmly into the conversation about golf’s next wave of stars.
Star Power
Few players of his generation command attention like Min Woo Lee. His “Let him cook” catchphrase, his enormous online following and his willingness to entertain have made him one of golf’s most marketable figures – but it is the raw ability, the towering drives and the flair under pressure, that keep him winning. The majors are the obvious next frontier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Min Woo Lee won on the PGA Tour?
Yes. Min Woo Lee won his maiden PGA Tour title at the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open, adding to a growing collection of victories around the world.
How old is Min Woo Lee and where is he from?
Lee was born on 27 July 1998 in Perth, Western Australia. He turned professional in 2019 after a decorated amateur career that included winning the U.S. Junior Amateur.
Is Min Woo Lee related to Minjee Lee?
Yes. His older sister, Minjee Lee, is also a professional golfer, making the Lees one of the most successful golfing families in the modern game.
What has Min Woo Lee won in his career?
Alongside his PGA Tour breakthrough, Lee has won three DP World Tour titles – including the 2021 Scottish Open in a play-off – and the 2023 Australian PGA Championship, among other events around the world.
Why is Min Woo Lee so popular?
Lee combines genuine star power – big driving, a flair for the dramatic and a huge social-media following built partly around his “Let him cook” catchphrase – with the game to back it up, making him one of the sport’s most marketable young players.