/ 07 June 2022

Minjee Lee makes it rain

Image source: AAP
Image source: AAP

After clinching the US Open title yesterday morning, Perth’s own Minjee Lee has pocketed a cool $2.5 million – the biggest single payday in women’s golfing history. The world #4 finished 13-under for the premier tournament in women’s golf – 4 shots better than American runner-up Mina Harigae. It’s an incredible feat that cements her place as one of the best talents Australia has ever produced. It’s the 26yo’s 2nd major title after winning the Amundi Evian Championship in July last year, and yesterday’s win is set to make her the #2 ranked female player. Next up is the Women’s PGA Championship later this month – and a win there would see her take the #1 spot, knocking off Korean Jin Young Ko. Her coach Ritchie Smith said “she wants to be a legend of the game, and to win [the US Open] is a big step forward.”

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