Name | KH Lee |
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Age | 31 |
Nationality | South Korean |
Residence | Goyang, South Korea |
Position | Golfer |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Golf and endorsements |
Salary | Not disclosed |
Endorsements | Footjoy, Srixon, KB Financial Group, Lotte Chilsung Beverage, Titliest, Ping, CJ Logistics, and Hyundai Motors. |
Lee became a professional golfer in 2010 and joined the OneAsia Tour in 2011. He qualified through an institution and finished tied for sixth place, putting him in 39th place overall on the Order of Merit. He won the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup in July of the same year.
In September 2015, Lee earned his first victory on the OneAsia Tour by winning the Kolon Korea Open with a four-stroke lead. Then, in October 2015, he won the Honma World Cup at Trophia Golf, marking his third overall win and second on the Japan Golf Tour.
In 2016, Lee moved to the US to play on the Web.com Tour after finishing eighth in the qualifying round. He finished fourth in the WinCo Foods Portland Open and went on to win the Kolon Korean Open two weeks later. In October, he secured second place in both the Bridgestone Open and the Japan Open Golf Championship. However, on the Web.com Tour, he struggled to place higher than 78th overall and had to return to the qualifying round, where he tied for 14th place. In 2017, he made a comeback to the Web.com Tour and managed to tie for third place in the Rex Hospital Open. This helped him get promoted to the PGA Tour in 2018, after finishing fifth on the Web.com Tour regular season standings.
One stroke behind victor Brooks Koepka, Lee tied for second place in the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open. By shooting 26-under par at the AT&T Byron Nelson the following year, Lee successfully defended his championship, defeating Jordan Spieth by one stroke.
KH Lee’s Net Worth
KH Lee’s estimated net worth is 5 million USD in 2023. His career earnings have exceeded $11 million as of October 2023. His major earning sources are the PGA Tours and his endorsements.
KH Lee’s Salary
As of October 2023, the PGA Tour estimates his career earnings to be $11,699,608; however, K.H. Lee's pay is not disclosed. KH Lee made over $3.36 million in 2021 alone, his highest to date. Lee currently has earned around $2,679,021 this year (2023 Season) as of October 2023, by participating in several tournaments this year such as the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Sony Open in Hawaii, Wells Fargo Championship, the Fortinet Championship, and many more.
KH Lee’s Endorsements
KH Lee got various sponsorship opportunities because of his impressive golf career. Lee's primary endorsement brand is Titleist, FootJoy, Ping, and CJ Logistics. He also has sponsorship deals with other companies such as Hyundai Motor Company, KB Financial Group, Lotte Chilsung Beverage, and Srixon.
KH Lee’s Investments
Currently, there is no information regarding his investments. The Korean golfer is very private about his personal and financial life.
KH Lee’s House
K.H. Lee, who resides in Goyang, South Korea with his wife Jee Yeon Yu, and their daughter Celine Yuna, has an undisclosed home location.
KH Lee’s Cars
It is not currently known whether K. H. Lee, a renowned golfer in South Korea, owns any luxurious cars. However, considering his rising success in the sport and high net worth, it is reasonable to speculate that he may have some lavish vehicles.
KH Lee’s charity work
There is currently no information on KH Lee’s charity work.
Major Championships (Best Results)
S.No | Tournament | Year |
---|---|---|
Masters Tournament | 2023(T23) | |
PGA Championship | 2023(T29) | |
US Open | 2022(T37) |
PGA Tour Wins
S.No | Tournament | Year |
AT&T Byron Nelson | 2021 | |
AT&T Byron Nelson | 2022 |
Japan Golf Tour wins
S.No | Tournament | Year |
Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup | 2012 | |
2. | Honma TOurWorld Cup | 2015 |
OneAsiaTour wins
S.No | Tournament | Year |
Kolon Korea Open | 2015 | |
2. | Kolon Korea Open | 2016 |
KH Lee’s Personal Life
However, it is known that K. H. Lee is married to Jee Yeon Yu and that their daughter, Celine Yuna, was born in July 2021. The golfer wants to keep the specifics of his personal life private.
FAQs
A. KH Lee is from Seoul, South Korea.
A. Yes, he is married to Joo Yeon Yu
A. His net worth is around $5 million as of October 2023.
A. KH Lee currently lives in Goyand, South Korea, with his family.
A. Lee has 2 PGA Tour wins, and 6 Professional wins in total as of October 2023.
A. Lee has made more than $11 million in career earnings as of October 2023.