Player Bio: Minjee Lee2021 U.S. Women's Open

Age: 25
Country: Australia
College: None
Worldwide professional victories: 8 (5 on LPGA Tour)
Road to Olympic: Top 30 points leader on LPGA Tour’s 2020 Race to the CME Globe; Top 75 in Rolex Rankings as of April 14

The five-time winner on the LPGA Tour still is seeking her first major title despite being in contention on numerous occasions. She finished third in the 2020 Women’s British Open at Royal Troon. She also tied for third in the 2017 ANA Inspiration. Lee registered her eighth worldwide victory in a playoff over Celine Boutier in the 2020 Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic, a 54-hole Ladies European Tour event played under the lights. As an amateur, Lee won the 2012 U.S. Girls’ Junior, defeating Alison Lee in the 36-hole final. Four years later, her younger brother, Min Woo, won the U.S. Junior Amateur, making them the only brother-sister combo to claim USGA Junior titles. Lee also helped Australia win the 2014 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship. She won the 2014 McCormack Medal for being the leading female amateur in the World Amateur Golf Ranking®. 

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