It’s rare for a PGA Tour winner to be the second-best golfer in their family, but that’s the predicament Min Woo Lee finds himself in.
The Australian is the reigning Houston Open champion, but as the brother of three-time major winner on the LPGA Tour, Minjee Lee, he’s definitely not in the same class as one of the powerhouses of women’s golf.
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It’s also not often that we have opportunities to directly compare PGA Tour players and LPGA Tour players. But this week, Min Woo Lee plays at Memorial Park at the Houston Open, before Minjee Lee plays there in a month’s time, looking to win another major at the Chevron Golf Championship.
That prompted Min Woo Lee to say what it would take for him to surpass his sister as the best golfer in his family.
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Min Woo Lee says ‘unbelievable’ Minjee Lee is a better golfer than him
Since he’s playing the same course that his sister will be playing this month, Min Woo Lee was asked what it would take for him to become better than Minjee Lee. His answer? It cannot be done.
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He said on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, “Probably my sister retiring. That would probably be the best answer. I don’t think that’s in the near future, so I’m just waiting. I’m just waiting.
“She’s a couple of years older than me so, yeah hopefully it’s in the near future. That’s the best answer I can give you.
“She’s unbelievable. Still a three-time major champion, and I’m – hopefully one of them would be nice. That could be a story to tell the family and everyone. But it’s great to see my sister playing well, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see her play well here in a few weeks.”
It’s really great to see Lee’s humility when discussing his sister’s greatness. And with major season right around the corner, it would be quite something if he can manage to become the second major championship winner in his family.
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How Min Woo and Minjee Lee’s careers compare
Minjee and Min Woo Lee have cemented their status as Australia’s premier golfing siblings, yet their careers have followed very different trajectories.
Minjee, the elder sibling, is a superstar on the LPGA Tour. Her career is defined by consistency and major championship pedigree. With three major titles, she has reached a peak world ranking of No. two.
Minjee is widely regarded as one of the best ball-strikers in the women’s game, possessing a clinical, composed demeanour that has led to double-digit professional wins globally.
Min Woo, while younger and currently without a major title, has carved out a massive profile as one of the most entertaining personalities on tour.
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His career highlights include prestigious wins like the Scottish Open and the Australian PGA Championship. While Minjee dominates through surgical precision, “Dr Chipinski” is known for his creative play around the green.
Minjee currently holds the more decorated trophy cabinet, while Min Woo’s rapid ascent suggests the gap in accolades may narrow. Together, they represent a unique family dynasty that has influenced both the technical and cultural aspects of modern golf.
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