Minjee Lee is said to be one of the best female golfers in the world. In 2010, she became the youngest winner of the WA Amateur Open while still a year 9 student at Methodist Ladies’ College, Perth. In this article, we will dive into her personal life to know her nationality since many fans of hers are confused about that.
What nationality is Minjee Lee?
Minjee is a Korean-Australian who was born in Perth, Australia.
She was born on May 27, 1996, to Clara Lee and her husband, Soonam Lee. She happens to be the only daughter and first child of her parents. She is from a family of two siblings – a boy and a girl, hence, she has a younger brother who has been identified as Min Woo Lee.
Is Minjee Lee a Korean?
She is a Korean-Australian. Her parents, Soonam and Clara Lee moved to Perth from South Korea a couple of decades ago and had two children – Minjee and brother Min Woo, now 23 and also a rising professional golfer.
His brother who happens to be the only son and youngest child of his parents won the 2016 U.S. Junior Amateur, making them the first brother/sister pair to win the USGA’s junior championships
