Australia’s Minjee Lee claimed her third major title at the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, held June 19-22 at Fields Ranch East, PGA Frisco. Facing scorching Texas heat and intense winds, she posted rounds of 69‑72‑69‑74 (-4), finishing three strokes ahead of Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen. It was her first major since the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open.
Lee’s performance stood out–two sub-70 rounds, and a bogey-free 69 on moving day earned her a four-shot lead into the final round. Despite a 74 in the final stretch, she remained unflappable under pressure–a display of composure celebrated by a subtle fist pump on her winning birdie at 14.
“I called it a couple of months ago that she was going to win,” Minjee’s brother Min Woo said. “It’s nice to be a major, and her game is built for the majors. She’s very solid, and her mental side is one of the best I’ve ever seen…it’s very exciting to see her back in the winner’s circle, and I’m very proud of her.”
Joining an Elite Australian Trio
With this win, the 29-year-old Perth native now has three majors, having previously captured the 2021 Evian Championship and 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. She becomes the fourth Australian– alongside Karrie Webb, Peter Thomson, and Jan Stephenson–to win three LPGA majors. Notably, she now surpasses Australian men’s great Greg Norman, who had just two, in major tally.
Yet, Lee isn’t stopping there.
She is targeting the career Grand Slam and has her eyes on becoming a member of the LPGA Hall of Fame. Currently, two major wins earn two Hall of Fame points each; Lee’s third major gives her momentum toward the necessary 27-point threshold (1 for regular wins, 2 for majors) under the LPGA point system.
She cites fellow multi-major winner Lydia Ko as inspiration, noting Ko’s own path to Hall of Fame induction.
“That’s why I wanted to be on the LPGA Tour,” Lee said, “to, you know, win a bunch of tournaments and try to get into it.
“Seeing Lydia do it, I think I would really like to get there. We’ll see how we go after this week.”
GettyThe 18th hole leaderboard honors Minjee Lee of Australia after she won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 22.
Morikawa Teases Lee with Lavish Travel Request
Off the course, Lee’s rising stardom was on full display in a recent lighthearted moment involving PGA Tour standout Collin Morikawa. While on FaceTime with Min Woo–he was aboard what was reported to be Adam Scott’s $39 million private jet–Morikawa jokingly suggested that Lee should foot the bill for the jet next time.
The playful exchange, which quickly went viral, showcased the close-knit camaraderie among golf’s elite and gave fans a glimpse of their grounded, humorous side amid the sport’s glamorous trappings.
Broomstick Putter Boost
A pivotal move this season was Lee’s adoption of the long or “broomstick” putter. Under coach Richie Smith’s guidance, she switched to reduce over-hand manipulation and simplify her stroke. Initially reluctant–“Do I have to?” she quipped–the change brought immediate dividends. The long putter helped steady her stroke, especially under pressure.
“I think just taking my hands a little more out of it and using the broomstick has really been helping me,” Lee said.
Lee credited it for regaining her putting touch, citing it as a major factor in reclaiming confidence and climbing from a 19-month winless streak.
Lee’s next target is the AIG Women’s Open in August, one of the two majors missing from her résumé. Completing the Grand Slam would significantly bolster her Hall of Fame case.
World rankings-wise, she rose from 24th to 6th after this win, reaffirming her status among the world’s elite . No Australian woman has ever held world No. 1 since rankings began in 2006–Lee is positioning to change that.
Beyond personal milestones, her success fuels Australian golf. She’s the highest-ranked Aussie (male or female), surpassing Hannah Green, and closing in on iconic names such as Adam Scott or Jason Day.
Lee’s Secret Weapon
A crucial component of Lee’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship win was her revitalized putting–the result of a bold switch to a broomstick putter and a complete mental reset. After years of struggling on the greens and slipping as low as 157th in strokes gained: putting, Lee made a pivotal change to a long Odyssey Ai‑ONE putter.
The move, initially made with hesitation, proved game-changing: she rose to 8th in putting rankings and led the field in strokes gained on the greens at Frisco. Lee emphasized that the transformation wasn’t just mechanical–it was mental.
“I feel like I had a lot of doubt the past few years with my putting,” Lee said. “I think the more I heard media and other people saying things about my putting, I think it got to me more and more over time.”
Rather than obsess over technical details, Lee focused on process and pace, committing fully to her stroke. Coaches observing her performance noted her commitment to “feel over mechanics,” especially on longer putts–like the clutch birdie she drained from 45 feet on the 9th hole Sunday.
Minjee Lee Is on Fire–Third Major, Hall of Fame Talk, and No Signs of Slowing