Minjee Lee is an Australian professional golfer from Perth. In February 2014, she became the number one ranked amateur golfer after winning the Oates Victorian Open, remaining number one until turning professional in September 2014. Lee was the winner of the 2012 U.S. Girls’ Junior. In 2013, she won the Australian Women’s Amateur and in 2014, successfully defended the title. In 2016, she won the Lotte Championship in April, and the Blue Bay LPGA in October. Lee represented Australia in the women’s golf competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, finishing in a tie for 7th. On 25 July 2021, Lee won her first major championship, the Amundi Evian Championship. On 5 June 2022, she won her second major championship, the U.S. Women’s Open. On 15 November, Minjee won the season-long Aon Risk Reward Challenge and $1,000,000 for the 2022 LPGA Tour season.
Personal Life
Minjee Lee was born on the 27th of May 1996, in Perth, Western Australia.
| Birth Name | Minjee Lee |
| Nickname | Minjee |
| Date of Birth | 27th of May 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Profession | Professional Golfer |
| Nationality | Australian |
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| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Minjee accomplished her higher studies at Methodist Ladies’ College. She has also gone to Christi College.
Family Details
- Father – Soonam Lee
- Mother – Clara Lee
- Siblings – Min Woo Lee (Younger Brother) (Australian Professional Golfer)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Minjee Lee has dated –
- Ranan Tan – Lee is in a relationship with Ranan Tan. The couple appears to have been dating for quite some time. We can deduce that they are in love based on the snapshot they have shared on social media.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Minjee became known as an accomplished Australian female golfer. Minjee Lee has been playing golf since she was a child. The former world number one has won numerous tournaments, including the Oates Victoria Open and the Amundi Evian Championship.
Minjee Lee Net worth
Minjee Lee has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – minjee27
- Twitter – Minjee Lee
Some Lesser Known Facts About Minjee Lee
- Minjee grew up with her younger brother, Min Woo Lee. Min Woo, her younger brother, is also a professional golfer. Mijee is an Australian citizen who shares Koren’s ethnic background.
- Lee has established herself as one of most he talented golfers. She was always interested in playing golf from earlier years and wanted to be the best.
- In 2010, Lee became the youngest winner of the WA Amateur Open while still a year 9 student at Methodist Ladies’ College, Perth.
- While, in 2021, she was also the winner of U.S. Girls’ Junior and in 2013, won Australian Women’s Amateur. In 2014, The player also defended her title.
- On 26th February 2014, Lee also became the number one amateur golfer and also owned the Oates Victorian Open. Talking about her professional game, on 18th May 2015, she gained her first LPGA Tour victory.
- In April 2016, the golfer also won the Lotte Championship and the Blue Bay LPGA in the same year. Moreover, she also became the first woman to wthe in Greg Norman Medal. She has made 2 Ladies Europen Tours and 2 ALPG Tours till today.
- From 2018 through 2022, Lee finished in the top ten of the LPGA Tour’s official money list five times in a row, finishing second with $3.8 million.
- In June 2022, Minjee won her second major title of her career in the U.S. Women’s Open.
