Australian Prodigy Min Woo Lee To Continue His Professional Journey In Qatar
Australian star-in-the-making Min Woo Lee will tee it up in this year’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters as he continues to blaze a trail in the early stages of his burgeoning professional career.
Lee’s elder sister, Minjee Lee – currently ranked seventh in the Women’s Rolex Ranking – turned professional when she was aged 18, joining Jason Day, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith as Australian teenagers who turned pro. Min Woo bucked the trend by waiting until he was aged 20 before signing professional terms, making his debut earlier this year on the European Tour in Abu Dhabi.
He went on to play in the inaugural European Tour event in Saudi Arabia, finishing fourth. He then finished in a share of fifth place in his home city of Perth at the ISPS Handa World Super 6.
His top five finish earned him a place in the field at this week’s Oman Open and he will follow that by making his debut in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, aiming to follow in compatriot Scott’s footsteps, who won twice in Qatar.
“We’re delighted to welcome Min Woo Lee to this year’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters,” said Tournament Director Gary McGlinchey. “He has already proven he can compete at the highest level and we’re sure he will be a factor at Doha Golf Club.”
As an amateur, Lee excelled, becoming the first Australian to win the US Boys’ Junior Championship in Tennessee in 2016. He was a key member of several Australian and international teams, including at the World Amateur Teams Championship last year in Ireland, where he was sixth individually.
He also played a vital role in the 2018 Asia-Pacific team that ended their 14-year wait for victory in the Bonallack Trophy against Europe at Doha Golf Club last March, scoring three points from five matches.
Lee closed the book on his amateur career as the fifth-ranked player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters takes place at Doha Golf Club from March 7-10. Entry for spectators is free of charge.
