Professional golfer
Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee is one of golf’s most exciting young players: a powerful Australian with a fearless style, quick wit and a growing résumé across the DP World Tour and PGA Tour. He won his first PGA Tour title at the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open and has already become a Presidents Cup player.
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Nationality
- AustralianRepresents Australia
- Born
- July 27, 1998Perth, Australia
- Turned professional
- 2019Began his professional career at age 20
- PGA Tour wins
- 1Texas Children’s Houston Open, 2025
- DP World Tour wins
- 3Including the 2021 Scottish Open
- Presidents Cup
- 2024 International TeamCaptain’s pick at Royal Montréal
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
Who is Min Woo Lee?
Lee is an Australian professional golfer who turned pro in 2019. He is the younger brother of three-time major champion Minjee Lee and is known for his speed, athleticism and relaxed personality.
Career highlights
A résumé moving quickly
He has won three DP World Tour titles and one PGA Tour title. His breakthrough PGA Tour victory came in March 2025, when he finished 20-under and held off Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland by one shot.
- 2020 ISPS Handa Vic Open
- 2021 Scottish Open
- 2023 Fortinet Australian PGA Championship
- 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open
Playing style
Power first, creativity second
Lee generates elite clubhead speed and is among the PGA Tour’s longest drivers. His best golf combines aggressive driving, confident iron play and a willingness to take on difficult shots.
International stage
Presidents Cup player
Lee made his Presidents Cup debut for the International Team in 2024 at Royal Montréal. He was one of three Australians on the team alongside Adam Scott and Jason Day.
- 2024 Presidents Cup International Team
- Royal Montréal, Canada
What makes him fun
The ‘Let Him Cook’ factor
Lee’s appeal is not only his golf. His informal, energetic personality, social-media presence and visible confidence have helped make him one of the most recognizable younger players in the sport.
Equipment snapshot
What’s in the bag?
Reported 2026 equipment information has Lee using Callaway woods and a Callaway Chrome Tour X golf ball, with an Odyssey TRTL putter. Tour equipment can change, so this should be treated as a reported snapshot rather than a guaranteed weekly setup.
- Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond driver
- Odyssey TRTL putter
- Callaway Chrome Tour X golf ball
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
First major amateur breakthrough
Won the first of his Australian amateur highlights and established himself as one of the country’s best young players.
Turns professional
Begins his professional career and starts building experience internationally.
First DP World Tour win
Wins the ISPS Handa Vic Open in Australia.
Scottish Open champion
Wins the Scottish Open, a major step in his international rise.
Adds Australian PGA title
Wins the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship for his third DP World Tour victory.
Presidents Cup debut
Represents the International Team at Royal Montréal.
First PGA Tour victory
Wins the Texas Children’s Houston Open by one shot.
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- Callaway Quantum Triple DiamondReported 2026 setup; loft information may varyReported WITB · 2026-09-01
- Putter
- Odyssey TRTLReported tour setupReported WITB · 2026-09-01
- Ball
- Callaway Chrome Tour XReported tour ballReported WITB · 2026-09-01
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Watch Lee when a course rewards aggressive driving and bold shot-making. His ceiling is extremely high; the next step is making his approach play and week-to-week consistency match his power.