New Zealand
A former top-ranked amateur and winner of the 2008 U.S. Amateur at age 18, Danny Lee has carved out a solid professional career since turning pro, winning three times across multiple tours. Like his new Iron Heads GC teammates Kevin Na and Sihwan Kim, Lee was born in South Korea but moved to a different country when he was a youngster. Lee emigrated to New Zealand when he was 8 years old and has represented that country at international competitions, including the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Won 2023 LIV Golf Tucson in his second start, making birdie on the third playoff hole to win a four-man playoff
Has won four times since turning pro in 2009, with each win coming on a different tour
One of his wins came at Greenbrier, which hosts a LIV Golf tournament in 2023
Won the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst in 2008 at the age of 18 years, 1 month to set the record (since broken) as that tournament’s youngest winner
Was ranked as the world’s top amateur in 2008 and remained at that position until turning pro the next year
Reached a career-best 34th in the world in 2016
Born in South Korea, he is now a citizen of New Zealand and has represented that country in several team competitions
Competed in the 2016 Olympics at Rio de Janeiro, finishing T27 in the men’s golf competition
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 2
Best finish: T17 (2016)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 1
PGA Championship
Starts: 5
Best finish: T36 (2019)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 4
U.S. Open
Starts: 4
Best finish: T57 (2016
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 2
Open Championship
Starts: 2
Best finish:
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 0
