Let’s all take a moment to slow clap for Min Woo Lee because not only did he finally snag his first PGA Tour win, but he did it while dodging Scottie Scheffler and still keeping the vibes immaculate on social media. That’s talent, folks. That’s Gen Z athleticism at its finest.
While most of us crumble trying to text back and microwave leftovers at the same time, Min Woo was busy juggling a Sunday lead in Houston, 100K+ likes per post, and the pressure of becoming Australia’s latest golf export since Jason Day’s back last functioned properly.
Houston, We Have a Star
At the Texas Children’s Houston Open, Min Woo rolled in hot like he was late to a VIP dinner with Justin Bieber—and spoiler: he kinda was. Holding a four-shot lead going into Sunday, Lee had all the swagger of a guy who’s gone viral on golf TikTok more times than Gary Woodland’s had swing thoughts.
But of course, nothing says first PGA Tour win like a signature panic moment on the 16th—where he dunked one in the water and casually shaved his lead down to one. Most people would’ve combusted. Not Min Woo. He just blinked those million-dollar lashes, dropped a par-par finish, and casually walked away with a trophy like it was just another Instagram story update.
Let Him Cook… On and Off the Course
If you’re wondering why your teenage niece suddenly knows who Min Woo Lee is, here’s why: the man is the algorithm. With more followers than half the PGA Tour combined, Min Woo’s online presence is like if Adam Scott, Rickie Fowler, and a hypebeast had a baby—with a touch of K-pop flair and elite meme timing.
He posts swing vids, hype reels, and thirst traps in equal measure. One moment he’s stripes and smiles, the next he’s playing virtual footsie with Justin Bieber in the DMs. And yeah, you read that right. They’re texting. Casual.
“I got his contact,” Min Woo said of his Biebs bromance, like he didn’t just casually drop a social nuke on the rest of the tour. You think Wyndham Clark’s in Bieber’s contact list? Please. Steph Curry follows him too. At this point, we’re just waiting on Taylor Swift to drop a track called Let Him Cook.
From Fairways to Followers
But don’t get it twisted—Min Woo’s not just a content creator who accidentally won a tournament. He earned that W, grinding through tough lies, leaderboard lurkers, and the looming ghost of Scheffler’s putting stroke. The dude shot a 67 under major heat, grinned his way through it, and looked good doing it.
Now ranked 22nd in the world, he’s rolling into Augusta with momentum, mojo, and probably an outfit that’ll break the internet. And don’t be surprised if he birdies Amen Corner with one hand and updates his IG story with the other.
Final Roast
So here’s to Min Woo Lee: golf’s first true hybrid of athlete and influencer. He can stripe it, smile for the camera, roast his own swing, and rack up wins—all while making the rest of us feel like we’re still stuck in 2012 with a dusty SnapChat and a banana slice.
Congrats on the win, Min Woo. Now go cook. 🍳