Min Woo Lee picks Aussie golfer over Rory McIlroy, other PGA Tour stars in unique competition

Rory McIlroy has one of the best swings on the circuit, but Min Woo Lee has chosen his fellow countryman over him. According to Lee, the Australian veteran Adam Scott has the sweetest swing.

Recently, Golf Digest did a fun segment with Min Woo Lee where he ranked his favorite golfers based on their swings. The first thing he did was place his sister, Minjee Lee, in third spot. He then ranked Rory second, followed by Adam Scott at the top.

Nelly Korda and Ludvig Åberg also made it to the top five of Lee's list. Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler and Lexi Thompson were among the other names in the top 10. Here’s the clip:

How was Min Woo Lee's debut season on the PGA Tour?

Min Woo Lee played 18 events in his rookie season and missed just three cuts. He achieved eight top-25 finishes and finished runner-up in two events, earning a total of $2,553,986.

Lee also represented Australia in the Olympics alongside Jason Day, where he tied for 22nd. He qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs and tied for 22nd at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. However, he couldn't advance to the BMW Championship and finished 60th in the FedEx Cup standings.

Here's a look at Min Woo Lee's performance in the 2024 season:

2024 PGA TOUR Tournaments

The American Express (Pete Dye Stadium Course): T21
Farmers Insurance Open (Torrey Pines, South Course): T43
WM Phoenix Open (TPC Scottsdale, Stadium Course): T71
Cognizant Classic (PGA National Resort & Spa, The Champion): T2
Arnold Palmer Invitational (Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge): T44
THE PLAYERS Championship (TPC Sawgrass, THE PLAYERS Stadium Course): T54
Valspar Championship (Innisbrook Resort, Copperhead Course): Missed Cut
Masters Tournament (Augusta National Golf Club): T22
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson (TPC Craig Ranch): T24
PGA Championship (Valhalla Golf Club): T26
Charles Schwab Challenge (Colonial Country Club): T24
U.S. Open (Pinehurst No. 2): T21
Rocket Mortgage Classic (Detroit Golf Club): T2
Genesis Scottish Open (The Renaissance Club): 73
The Open (Royal Troon Golf Course): Missed Cut
Wyndham Championship (Sedgefield Country Club): Missed Cut
FedEx St. Jude Championship (TPC Southwind): T22
Procore Championship (Silverado Resort, North Course): T32

2024 Olympic Golf

Olympic Men's Golf Competition (Le Golf National): T22

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Shobhit was a fan of Tiger Woods growing up, but of late, Nelly Korda, Scottie Scheffler and Ludvig Aberg have caught his attention.

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