The favored Lee Kyoung-hoon, also known as K. H. Lee, is a South Korean professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He won the 2021 and 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson.
Career highlights: 2022 season the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday: Held a share of the lead after the first round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday before finishing T53. Made two eagles (No. 9/R1, No. 11/R3), tied for most in the field.
AT&T Byron Nelson: Won the AT&T Byron Nelson for the second consecutive year, earning his second PGA TOUR title. Became the first player to collect his first two PGA TOUR victories at the same event (back-to-back) since Daniel Berger at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in 2016 and 2017. Became the fourth player to win the AT&T Byron Nelson back-to-back, joining Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson. Marked the third successful title defense of the season on TOUR and first since Sam Burns at the Valspar Championship. Carded a 9-under 63 in the final round, his first career score of 63 or better on TOUR.
WM Phoenix Open: Held a one-stroke lead after the first round of the WM Phoenix Open before finishing T38. Marked his second career 18-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR and first since the 2019 Travelers Championship.
2021 season He won his first PGA TOUR title at the AT&T Byron Nelson and qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs for the third consecutive season, advancing to the BMW Championship and finishing the season No. 31 in the FedExCup standings. Made bogey on the 72nd hole in his first appearance at the BMW Championship and missed qualifying for the TOUR Championship by one stroke. Recorded three top-10s, highlighted by the victory, and cut in 22 of 33 starts.
AT&T Byron Nelson: Won his first PGA TOUR title at the AT&T Byron Nelson, making birdies at the 71st and 72nd holes to defeat Sam Burns by three strokes. The victory came in his 80th start at the age of 29 years, 8 months, and 23 days. Became the second consecutive Korean winner of the AT&T Byron Nelson, marking the first TOUR event to produce back-to-back winners from Korea. Became the first player on record (since 1983) to card a 72-hole total of 263 or better at the AT&T Byron Nelson.
Waste Management Phoenix Open: Finished T2 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, earning the first runner-up of his PGA TOUR career in his 70th start. Had a birdie putt from 33 feet, 10 inches on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Brooks Koepka, but closed with a par to share second place with Xander Schauffele.
Lee Kyoung-hoon wife
Amazing proficient golfer Lee Kyoung Hoon was first seen with his pregnant wife Yu Joo Yeon on May 17, 2021. Yeon was present on the field to cheer up her husband and enjoy the game of Lee Hoon.
Lee Kyoung-hoon children
golfer Lee Kyoung Hoon has one child and she is a girl. The couple posted it on their Instagram page. She is called Celine Yuna.
Lee Kyoung-hoon parents
His parents, who operated a restaurant in Seoul, worked hard to fund Lee’s golfing dreams, with the sacrifices made by his father, Sang Moo, and mother, Hea Won Hong, keeping Lee humble and appreciative of the opportunities he has had in life.
Lee Kyoung-hoon siblings
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