When golf becomes a drama with a happy (and millionaire) ending
Minjee Lee, the Australian who seems to have a secret pact with the golf gods, has just added another Grand Slam title to her resume, because what is life without a little glitter and checks with a lot of zeros? On a Sunday where the wind blew stronger than the sighs of his rivals, Lee closed with a 74 (+2) that, although it was not exactly a masterpiece, was enough for him to maintain the lead as if it were his favorite series on Netflix: without letting go of a single episode.
The art of winning without glamor (but with a lot of cash)
The player, currently number 24 in the world ranking, showed that in golf the only thing predictable is the unpredictable. With three bogeys in four holes at the beginning, like a soap opera protagonist suffering before the happy ending, it seemed that the drama was served. But surprise, her competitors—including world number two Jeeno Thitikul—decided that bogeys were the new black, especially on the par-five holes. Coordination or bad luck? The world will never know.
In the end, Lee signed a card of 284 strokes (-4), three less than Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen (who made 68 as if they were in easy mode). “It was a battle against myself,” Lee admitted, a phrase that also applies to anyone who has tried to get up early on a Monday. The record purse of 12 million dollars (yes, with an “m” for “really?”) left her with a prize of 1.8 million, equaling what she won in the US Open in 2022. In case anyone doubted that women’s golf moves figures that would make an accountant cry.
Texas, home of cowboys and… golf legends?
The Irving, Texas, resident not only took home the trophy, but also broke a tie for 15 different winners in the LPGA this season. “Hey, I want my viral moment too!” he must have thought. At 29 years old and with 11 professional victories, Lee already has more titles than the average influencer has followers on TikTok. And the best thing: there is still champagne left to uncork.
Moral? If you ever think your day was a disaster, remember that even champions survive rounds with bogeys, treacherous winds, and the pressure to win more money than your car cost. Of course, without guarantees that they will deposit 1.8 million later.
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