Min Woo Lee has ended weeks of speculation by confirming he will remain on the PGA Tour, putting to rest rumors linking him to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The 27-year-old Australian says his attention is on performing well at the Australian PGA Championship to secure another invitation to the Masters next April. LIV Golf is reportedly looking to sign new additions ahead of its fourth full campaign, which tees off next February in Saudi Arabia.
Lee Happy and Looking Forward To Next Year
Lee is currently preparing for the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland later this month. He’ll also be competing at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne the following week. The Australian insists that his goal is to hold onto his position within the world’s top 50, which guarantees automatic qualification for the Masters.
There has been plenty of speculation regarding Lee’s future in recent weeks, with talks of a possible switch to LIV Golf dominating the headlines ahead of the 2026 season. Lee’s manager, Brent Hamilton, recently denied rumours that the Australian was close to agreeing to terms with the LIV Golf League, and Lee has now followed suit by pouring cold water on such rumours while reaffirming his commitment to the PGA Tour.
“There’s been a lot of rumours,” he said. “I’m not going to LIV and am just going to play on the PGA Tour. I’m happy with where I’m at, and I’m looking forward to next year.” Lee’s decision to remain loyal to the PGA Tour comes at a time when golf continues to contend with divisions between the established circuit and the rival LIV series. Many top players, including fellow Australian Cameron Smith, have joined the breakaway league, attracted by its lucrative contracts.
Lee Focused On Securing Masters Invite
The World No. 46 made his Masters debut in 2022 and equalled the record for the lowest front nine on a Sunday with a stunning six-under-par 30. Lee is keen to make the most of his opportunity to secure another “golden ticket” to Augusta National as the end-of-year cut-off, slated for December 31, approaches.
The Perth-born golfer is aware that a drop in form could see him lose his invite to the Masters next April. Lee says he still has fond memories of his Masters debut, and that those memories serve as motivation for him not to miss any majors. He also described the Masters as “one of the biggest tournaments in the world.”
Lee enjoyed a career breakthrough earlier this year when he won his first PGA Tour title at the Houston Open in March. The victory came after he saw off world number one Scottie Scheffler, and he briefly rose to 22nd in the world rankings.