While Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko Faltered in 2023, LPGA Star Minjee Lee Joins an Elite List, Courtesy of Her $300,000 Heroics
In a year where Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko faced setbacks, Australian LPGA star Minjee Lee has risen to the occasion, securing her spot in an exclusive club with a remarkable $300,000 triumph at the Kroger Queen City Championship. Currently ranked fifth in the LPGA rankings, Lee’s stellar performance saw her claim a significant portion of the $1,750,000 prize purse, finishing the four rounds with a total score of 16 under par.
While she did lose a five-shot lead in six holes, Lee ultimately prevailed in a play off against Charley Hull, marking a thrilling victory. After this win, sports journalist Justin Ray tweeted a rather interesting fact about Minjee Lee’s current victory. Let’s find out how she overtook the golfing sensations Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko to enter an elite club of 3 golfers.
This season has proved challenging for golfers like Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko. Clearly, their form has not been as consistent as in previous years. Last win for Korda was in July 2023 at Aramco Team Series in London while Lydia Ko last picked up a trophy in February 2023 at Aramco Saudi Ladies International. Both were non-LPGA events.
In contrast, Minjee Lee, Australian LPGA player, has achieved a remarkable feat and has added yet another feather in her cap, becoming the third player to secure LPGA wins in three consecutive seasons: 2021, 2022, and now even in 2023.
