Min Woo Lee hits back after being told he earns less than Scottie Scheffler’s caddie
Australian golfer Min Woo Lee has responded to a social media post that seemed to downplay his earnings after it was revealed that Scottie Scheffler’s caddie might earn more than him in 2024. The post by Golf Digest mentioned both Lee and Jordan Spieth in a comparison of their earnings this year. While the post…
Australian golfer Min Woo Lee has responded to a social media post that seemed to downplay his earnings after it was revealed that Scottie Scheffler’s caddie might earn more than him in 2024. The post by Golf Digest mentioned both Lee and Jordan Spieth in a comparison of their earnings this year. While the post didn’t seem to have any malicious intent, it appeared to mock the two golfers’ efforts to make a decent living.
The post stated, “Assuming Scheffler pays Ted Scott 10 percent, Scott has earned $2.9 million this year, which would place him 56th on the PGA Tour money list ahead of players like Jordan Spieth and Min Woo Lee.”
According to CBS Sports, Lee has earned $2.52 million in 2024 from his golfing career, placing him 63rd on the money list. Spieth is slightly ahead with $2.73 million, suggesting that Golf Digest’s figures could be accurate.
Lee took to social media to respond, writing, “Golfdigest admin throwing me under the bus.” He later added, “Woozy catching strays.”
Despite this, it seems Lee is set for a long career in golf. As a marketable player in the growing golf industry, Lee has the potential to boost his earnings outside of the sport, reducing the pressure to place higher in tournaments.
Though Lee has a relaxed attitude toward social media, he has stated that there is no deliberate strategy behind his online presence, which he manages himself.
“I just love doing social media and trying to make it fun,” he said in a 2023 interview with Hypebeast. “I don’t have a social media manager or anything like that. I just do it myself and try to make it fun for everyone who follows me.”
Golf fans will soon have the chance to see Lee in action on his home turf, as he has committed to playing in the Australian Open golf championship in Melbourne this November.
At a relatively young age, Lee still has plenty of time to achieve greater success. His social media presence has made him popular with the Gen Z audience, particularly through his TikTok videos. His distinctive mullet haircut has also helped him stand out among his peers.
Born in Australia to Korean immigrants, Lee is enjoying a breakout season on the PGA Tour. Earlier in the year, he earned a Special Temporary Membership with strong performances at The Players and the PGA Championship.
With his unique style and growing popularity, it’s likely that Lee will have the last laugh as his career progresses.