Two-time major winner Minjee Lee was born on May 27, 1996. She has a total of 14 amateur wins and was the world's No. 1 amateur golfer before turning professional in 2014. However, she won her first professional win as an amateur at the 2014 Oates Vic Open.
Lee joined the LPGA Tour in 2015 and has a total of 13 professional wins, including 10 on the LPGA Tour. Her most notable wins were at the 2021 Evian Championship and the 2022 U.S. Women's Open. She also won the Greg Normal Medal in 2018, 2021 and 2023.
What are Minjee Lee’s career earnings in 2024?
Minjee Lee’s total on-course career earnings are $14.5 million as of July 2024, according to the LPGA. Her 2024 earnings, as of July, are $644,756. Her highest came from her finishing tied for ninth place at the U.S. Women's Open, earning $271,733, while her second highest arrived at the Blue Bay LPGA, earning $95,907, for finishing tied for fourth place.
Lee’s year-by-year earnings are as follows:
| Year | Earnings |
| 2024 | $644,756 |
| 2023 | $1,650,975 |
| 2022 | $3,809,960 |
| 2021 | $1,542,332 |
| 2020 | $724,273 |
| 2019 | $1,522,607 |
| 2018 | $1,551,032 |
| 2017 | $1,027,941 |
| 2016 | $1,821,121 |
| 2015 | $821,121 |
What are Minjee Lee’s career earnings in 2023?
Minjee Lee made $1.65 million during the 2023 season, according to the LPGA. Her win at the BMW Ladies Championship earned her the season's top prize money, $330,000. Her second-highest earnings came from a further win at the Korger Queen City Championship, which paid $300,000. Also, her third-highest came from her runner-up finish at the Cognizant Founders Cup, where she earned $282,165.
Lee’s tournament-by-tournament earnings are as follows:
| Date | Tournament Name | Total | Pos. | Money |
| 11/16/23 | CME Group Tour Championship | 270(-18) | T8 | $98,500 |
| 10/19/23 | BMW Ladies Championship | 272(-16) | 1 | $330,000 |
| 10/12/23 | Buick LPGA Shanghai | 277(-11) | T13 | $32,539 |
| 09/07/23 | Kroger Queen City Championship | 272(-16) | 1 | $300,000 |
| 08/24/23 | CPKC Women's Open | 289(+1) | T22 | $23,006 |
| 08/10/23 | AIG Women's Open | 293(+5) | T50 | $26,497 |
| 08/03/23 | FREED GROUP Women's Scottish Open | 280(-8) | T13 | $35,318 |
| 07/27/23 | The Amundi Evian Championship | 281(-3) | T16 | $81,808 |
| 07/13/23 | Dana Open | 272(-12) | T7 | $41,949 |
| 07/06/23 | U.S. Women's Open | 292(+4) | T13 | $167,641 |
| 06/22/23 | KPMG Women's PGA Championship | 283(-1) | T20 | $104,451 |
| 06/15/23 | Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give | 275(-13) | T13 | $37,829 |
| 06/01/23 | Mizuho Americas Open | 284(-4) | T13 | $42,136 |
| 05/11/23 | Cognizant Founders Cup | 275(-13) | 2 | $282,165 |
| 04/27/23 | JM Eagle LA Championship | 285(+1) | T44 | $11,759 |
| 04/20/23 | The Chevron Championship | 291(+3) | T41 | $25,737 |
| 03/02/23 | HSBC Women's World Championship | 291(+3) | T52 | $5,839 |
| 02/23/23 | Honda LPGA Thailand | 288(E) | 67 | $3,801 |
How much does Minjee Lee make per year?
Minjee Lee, like any other golfer, does not earn a fixed salary on an annual basis; rather, their annual earnings are determined by their performance that season. As a result, a specific wage is not feasible; nonetheless, an average can be calculated based on their total career earnings. Minjee Lee’s average annual salary is estimated to be $1.4 million as of July 2024.
When was Minjee Lee’s highest prize money in a year?
Minjee Lee's highest prize money was $3.8 million in the 2022 season, earning half of it, $1.8 million, from winning the U.S. Women's Open, which was her second major win and her highest prize money ever won. At the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, she earned her second highest that season, earning $718,827, for finishing runner-up.
Minjee Lee’s Contract
Minjee Lee has endorsement deals with Adidas Golf, ADP, Callaway, WAAC, Hanabank, Onsemi, Srixon Golf, Raydel Australia, and Aon, according to her Instagram account.
FAQ's on Minjee Lee Career Earnings
A. Minjee Lee's total on-course career earnings are $14.5 million as of July 2024.
A. Yes, Minjee Lee played college golf at Corpus Christi College in Perth, Australia.
A. Minjee Lee plays with the 2024 Callaway Chrome Tour X ball, as of July 2024.
A. Minjee Lee's nationality is Australian; she was born in Perth, Australia.
A. Yes, Minjee Lee has won two majors: the 2021 Evian Championship and the 2022 U.S. Women's Open.
