Lee in ‘shock’ Shark sighting
Australian star Min Woo Lee left Augusta with memories of a first meeting with Greg Norman but not the world rankings bump he hoped for with Olympic selection “in my mind” 100 days out from the Paris Games.
Lee, ranked 32, didn’t move a spot despite finishing in a tie for 22nd while playing with a broken finger, with both Cam Smith (68 to 52) and Cam Davis (62-57), who are behind him in the race for a Games spot, making their rankings move with top-12 finishes.
Declaring his finger issue was “not as bad” as it might sound, Lee is in the midst of a massive 2024 during which he’s looking to establish himself on the PGA Tour, make his first Presidents Cup team, and join his superstar sister, Minjee, at the Olympics.
“I would love to be top 20, top 25 by the end of the year would be amazing,” he said.
“But we’ll get to top 30 first, that’s been a goal of mine for the last year. We’re close, but coming 22nd at the Masters didn’t move me one spot.”
Lee’s growing status in the game was clear, with Australian legend and LIV Golf boss Norman seeking him out on the fairways at Augusta after the “Shark” had to source a ticket to get into the event as a fan. Norman made an impression on the young star.
“I had a smile and I was very shocked,” Lee said of their meeting. “I don’t think I’ve ever met him before so it was cool to see Greg in the flesh.”
Lee said the Olympics was at the top of his goal list for 2024.
“It’s in my brain, in my head,” he said.
Lee will return to playing action at the Byron Nelson Classic in May.