Former amateur star Andrea Lee is now making a name for herself in the professional game.
Get to know the LPGA Tour and Solheim Cup star better with these facts...
Andrea Lee facts:
1. Andrea Lee was born in Los Angeles on 15 August 1998.
2. She began playing golf at the age of 5 under the tuition of her father, James.
3. She began competing in tournaments aged 8, and won 50 junior titles in four years.
4. She made the cut at the 2014 US Women’s Open at Pinehurst No.2 aged 15 with her dad alongside her as caddie.
5. She received a sponsors invite to the 2015 ANA Inspiration on the LPGA Tour, but missed the cut by one shot.
6. Lee represented the USA in the Junior Ryder Cup, Junior Solheim Cup, Curtis Cup and Women’s World Amateur Team Championship.
7. After joining Stanford University in 2016, she became the most decorated player in its history at that time when, over the ensuing three years, she won nine individual titles.
Andrea Lee was the most decorated player in Stanford history
8. Lee left Stanford University to turn pro in 2019.
9. Her amateur career included 17 weeks at the top of the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
10. Lee was also awarded the 2019 Mark H. McCormack Medal after finishing the season as the top-ranked amateur.
11. As an amateur, Lee achieved four holes-in-one and one albatross.
12. She won her maiden professional title on the Epson Tour at the 2022 Casino Del Sol Golf Classic in Arizona. She beat Lucy Li in a playoff after finishing on 18-under-par.
13. Lee claimed her maiden LPGA Tour win in the 2022 Portland Classic. She dedicated the win to her late grandfather, Min, saying: “He always called me a champion and he always believed in me. I was super grateful for him and I know that he's watching today.”
She won her maiden LPGA Tour title at the 2022 Portland Classic
14. She previously competed in soccer, taekwondo and figure skating.
15. Away from golf, Lee's hobbies have included movies, shopping, singing, bowling and snowboarding.
16. She recorded her best Major finish of T3 at the 2024 US Open, where she co-led after 54-holes and played in the final pairing alongside Minjee Lee.
17. She made her Solheim Cup debut in 2023 and made the US team again in 2024.
| Born | August 15 1998, Los Angeles, California |
| Height | 5'7" |
| College | Stanford University |
| Current tour | LPGA Tour |
| LPGA wins | 1 |
| Epson Tour wins | 1 |
| Best Major finish | T3 (2024 US Women's Open) |
| Event | Tour | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Casino Del Sol Golf Classic | Epson Tour | -18 (playoff) |
| 2022 Portland Classic | LPGA Tour | -19 (1 stroke) |
-
Charley Hull Reveals Motivational Bet With Boyfriend After Fast Start At The AnnikaThe World No.12 shared the lead after round one of The Annika and explained a bet with her boyfriend which helped keep her foot on the gas
-
'It's A Bit Disgraceful'- Solheim Cup Legend Weighs In On Ryder Cup Pay DebateDame Laura Davies says it's "a bit disgraceful" that Ryder Cup players want paying to take part in the event
-
Edoardo Molinari Facts: 20 Things To Know About The Italian GolferItalian star Edoardo Molinari has enjoyed several big highlights in his career, including a Ryder Cup appearance alongside his brother Francesco - here are 20 things to know about him
-
What Are Scottie Scheffler's Stock Yardages?Scheffler has been the PGA Tour's best player for several years now, but how far does he hit every club in the bag?
-
What Are Charley Hull's Stock Yardages?The English star is one of the most powerful hitters on the LPGA Tour - but how far does Hull hit every club in the bag?
-
Paul Waring Facts: 18 Things To Know About The English GolferGet to know the life and career of veteran DP World Tour player Paul Waring with these facts...
-
Johannes Veerman Facts: 16 Things To Know About The American GolferGet to know the life and career of American DP World Tour golfer Johannes Veerman better
-
Adrian Otaegui Facts: 15 Things You Didn’t Know About The DP World Tour ProAdrian Otaegui has enjoyed a steady flow of victories since establishing himself on the DP World Tour – here are 15 things you may not know about the Spaniard
-
Nacho Elvira Facts: 15 Things You Didn’t Know About The DP World Tour ProNacho Elvira has hit his stride since becoming a regular on the DP World Tour – here are 15 things to know about the Spaniard
-
Jorge Campillo Facts: 18 Things To Know About The Spanish GolferGet to know the life and career of veteran DP World Tour player Jorge Campillo with these facts...
