How bad of a season is too bad? Well, you be the judge. Starting the season with a T17 position and then following it up with a T12 at TPC Scottsdale, a missed cut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and a T20 at the PLAYERS Championship might not scream disaster, but it’s not exactly the kind of dominance any athlete would want to see on their stat sheet either. However, a finish below 60th is something no golfer wants to see, and unfortunately for one PGA Tour pro, that nightmare became a reality at the 2025 RBC Heritage. He carded rounds of dismal scores of  72-71-71-68, totaling 282 (-2) at the Harbour Town Golf Links, ultimately finishing in a tie for 61st place. This finish might not have been what he was hoping for, but it’s a reminder that even the best golfers face ups and downs in the pursuit of greatness, and it seems the golfer knows that.

Min Woo Lee, who rested at T49 at the first major of the season and caused a controversy, took to Instagram to express his feelings and reminisce about his first and very recent PGA Tour win in March at the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open, saying “Golf can be a game of disappointments and failure. But time to celebrate the W. Time to have my first two weeks off for the year. Thank you all for the love & support ❤”, clearly relieved and grateful for the support of his fans. Lee’s win was a testament to his skill and mental toughness. He edged out world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland by one stroke, pocketing $1.71 million in prize money. The victory marked Lee’s first PGA Tour win and fourth professional title.

The golfer credited the win to adopting a mindful approach, saying, “I’m starting to learn golf is golf and don’t get too emotional about bad shots, it’s going to happen… Yeah, don’t get ahead of yourself, one shot at a time.” This mindset helped him stay focused, even when faced with challenges like an unplayable lie at the 8th hole, where he recovered with a crucial up-and-down par and followed it with a momentum-boosting birdie at the 9th.

Despite a late surge and a bogey at the 16th, Lee held on for his first PGA Tour victory.  “It was a very mentally grinding day. But I’m super proud to win”, he said after winning as he earned 500 FedExCup points,, which took him to 16th on the season-long standings, and that was the reason many golf enthusiasts were over the moon with his latest achievement.

Min Woo Lee’s first PGA Tour win has more weight than just a victory

Min Woo Lee’s historic win at the Houston Open didn’t go unnoticed. The 26-year-old Australian golfer, affectionately known as “Dr. Chipinski” and “The Chef” to his fans, received congratulatory messages from none other than pop sensation Justin Bieber on Instagram. With Bieber’s massive following of 294 million, Lee’s remarkable achievement reached a global audience, further cementing his status as a rising star in the golf world. NBA star Stephen Curry also showed his support, posting a photo of Lee lifting the trophy with a caption that screamed excitement: “Let’s goooooo!”

This win was particularly significant for Lee, who has faced criticism for being a “social media golfer” rather than a serious PGA Tour contender. Despite his active online presence and impressive following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Lee had struggled to shake off the perception that he’s more focused on social media than his game. As he shared in Full Swing season 3, “It kind of makes me mad. You can get dragged into it and it can hurt your feelings, but I try not to let that affect me as much.”

So, fans being there for the golfer in his lowest of times after hating on him for so long has indeed made the golfer more serious about his stance. So, do you think Lee can redeem himself in the next tournament? Let us know in the comment section below!