The famous 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 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 made the 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.
Age and birthday
The famous Lee Kyoung-hoon was born on August 24, 1991, at the age of 30 years.
Height and weight
Lee Kyoung-hoon is currently standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Nationality and ethnicity
His birthplace is Seoul, South Korea and he is a citizen of South Korea
College
Lee Kyoung-hoon attended Korea National Sports University in 2014. The Sport University is a South Korean national university located in the neighborhood of Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. It is the only national sports university in South Korea. It was founded in December 1977 but it was opened in March 1978.
Caddie
Lee Kyoung-hoon has reunited with his former caddie, Dan Parratt, after the Masters, and brought his old swing and mental coaches back into the fold.
World ranking, wins and swings
He ranks 41 and has won 6 professional titles, he swings from right to left.
Career earnings
Lee Kyoung-hoon career earnings are $8,047,679
Net worth
Lee Kyoung-hoon’s net worth is $5.5 million
Lee Kyoung-hoon official Instagram account is @khlee_golf.
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