Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister

Min Woo Lee won his first PGA Tour title on Sunday, holding off late charges from the chasing pack to win the Houston Open – and joining an exclusive club with the victory.

Min Woo Lee won his first PGA Tour title on Sunday, holding off late charges from the chasing pack to win the Houston Open – and joining an exclusive club with the victory. Lee had led by five shots on the back nine but surges from Gary Woodland – who went four-under on his last four holes – and Scottie Scheffler – who also had four-straight birdies on the back nine – made it a closer affair. Although Lee bogeyed the 16th after hitting into the water, the Australian was able to finish with two pars and maintain his one-shot lead, tapping home from close range on the final hole to seal his debut PGA Tour victory. The 26-year-old bent over and pumped his fists multiple times when the win was confirmed, finishing on a 20-under 260 after four rounds, breaking the tournament record by four shots. “That’s why Sundays are so tough,” Lee said afterwards. “You know people are creeping. You know people are attacking.” Lee celebrated with a video call to his sister, Minjee Lee, who is a two-time major winner on the LPGA Tour.