Min Woo Lee Returns to Conquer the 2025 Australian PGA Championship

Min Woo Lee, the man, the myth, the legend with a chef’s hat, is back on home turf. He’s landed in Brisbane for the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship, and let’s be real, he’s not here just for the Tim Tams.

Lee is aiming to cap off his season with another win at Royal Queensland Golf Club, a place that’s already seen him lift a trophy back in 2023. It’s like returning to your favorite video game level where you know all the cheat codes.

On November 26, because even golf gods use social media, Lee dropped a little teaser clip from the course. He paired it with Rüfüs Du Sol’s “You Were Right,” which is probably what he says to his caddie after every perfect shot.

His caption? “Down under for the last two of 25’ 🦘🇦🇺 @bmwau”. Short, sweet, and gets the point across: he’s here to do business. And he’s not just here to make the numbers.

1. Why is Lee a Favorite in Australia?

It’s not just his charming personality or his “Let him cook” mantra. Lee has a history here. His last DP World Tour victory was on this very course two years ago, where he shot an insane 20-under. It was a performance so dominant, you’d think he was playing on easy mode. That victory was one of his three career wins on the DP World Tour, proving he’s more than just a flash in the pan. Lee rolls into this tournament with some solid momentum. He snagged a T11 at the BMW PGA Championship, a T5 at the French Open, and a T10 at the PGA Tour’s co-sanctioned Baycurrent Classic in Japan. He’s been quietly consistent, which is usually the calm before the storm. After all, he’s got a PGA Tour win under his belt from the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open, where he outdueled Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland. Yes, that Scottie Scheffler.

2. Did Success Go to Lee’s Head?

Even the best can stumble. After his big win in Houston, Lee admitted he lost focus. It’s the classic “Icarus flying too close to the sun” story, but with more golf clubs and less melting wax. “I just didn’t reset, didn’t write my goals. I felt like I was on a high… but golf is so quick,” Lee confessed. He felt he became too focused on results rather than the process that got him there. It’s a relatable struggle, except most of us are trying to remember our grocery list, not win The Masters. This mental reset seems to have worked. Following the Houston win, he had a mixed bag of results, including a T49 at The Masters and a few missed cuts. But he’s bounced back, ending the year as World No. 46 and looking hungrier than ever. It shows a level of self-awareness that many athletes twice his age are still searching for.

3. When Can You Watch Lee Compete?

If you want to see if the “Chef” can cook up another victory, you’ll need to get up early. The 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship kicks off on Thursday, November 27. Lee is in a blockbuster group for the first round, teeing off at the crack of dawn (6:00 AM local time) from the 10th tee. He’ll be playing alongside Marco Penge and the mullet-rocking, hometown hero himself, Cameron Smith. That’s a group with enough star power to light up the entire course. It’s the kind of pairing that makes you wish you could just follow them around for 18 holes, but alas, we have jobs. So, set your alarms, grab your coffee, and get ready to watch Min Woo Lee do what he does best. He’s back in his element, with the crowd on his side and a course that fits his game like a glove. Will he go back-to-back at Royal Queensland? We wouldn’t bet against it.

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