Golf 2025 Player Profile: Min Woo Lee

There are some professional golfers that rise through the ranks with a steady, methodical approach, while others burst onto the scene with raw talent, electrifying performances, and undeniable charisma. Min Woo Lee fits into the second description like a glove. Known for his aggressive playstyle, creativity around the greens, and the ability to perform under pressure, the Australian has quickly established himself as a fan favorite and one of the most exciting young players in the game. As he continues to refine his game, will 2025 be the year he takes the next big step and becomes a consistent threat in the biggest events?

Current Official World Golf Ranking: 55th

Career Wins: Four

Career Major Wins: Zero

Career Summary

Min Woo turned professional in 2019 and joined the PGA Tour in 2024. He has a total of four career wins, all of which were on international tours. Three of his wins came while playing on the DP World Tour at the 2020 ISPS Handa Vic Open, the 2021 Scottish Open, and the 2023 Fortinet Australian PGA Championship. His fourth win came at an Asian Tour event, the 2023 SJM Macao Open. In the 52 PGA Tour events that the 26-year-old has played, he’s made the cut 35 times, finished runner-up twice, has zero third place finishes, three top-five finishes, and six top-10 finishes. Min Woo’s Major Championship run is still early and has been mediocre so far. In the 13 Majors that he’s played in, he’s made the cut nine times, has zero wins, zero runner-ups, zero third place finishes, one top-five finish, one top-10 finish, and six top-25 finishes. His best finish at a Major Championship came at the 2023 U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club where he finished tied for fifth. The Australian native played for the International President’s Cup Team in 2024 and represented Australia in the 2024 Olympic Games. Min Woo is currently ranked 41st in strokes gained total, 34th in strokes gained off the tee, 142nd in strokes gained on approach shots, ninth in strokes gained around the green, and 89th in strokes gained putting. He is currently the 55th-ranked player on the Official World Golf Rankings.

2025 Expectations

Min Woo has played in one DP World Tour event and three PGA Tour events so far in 2025. On the DP World Tour, he finished tied for 17th at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. On the PGA Tour, Min Woo finished tied for 17th at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California, tied for 12th at the WM Phoenix Open in Arizona, and 48th at the Genesis Invitational in California. The 26-year-old has incredible length off the tee and undeniable creativity in his short game, produces viral moment after viral moment, so much so that he’s earned the nicknames “Chef” and “Dr. Chipinski.” He’s instantly become a fan favorite on the PGA Tour. If he can improve his ball-striking and become more consistent in his putting, Min Woo could become a force in the professional game. His decision making can use some improvement as well. While it’s great for the fans and his brand, sometimes boring golf is winning golf. The expectations for Min Woo Lee in the rest of 2025 are one or more wins between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, he’ll have a top-10 finish at one of the Major Championships, likely the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, and will finish a top-40 player on the Official World Golf Rankings. “LET HIM COOK!”