How Did Min Woo Lee Face a Popularity Backlash Despite Achieving His 10-Year-Old Dream?
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As a 15-year-old kid, Min Woo Lee dreamt of being famous! He also wanted to be the number-one golfer in the world! Did he achieve any of his dreams? Well, he definitely is working towards them, but they seem far from accomplished as of now. Why? Well, he is currently in the 32nd spot in OWGR and is still not as renowned as he would like to be.
Lee debuted at THE PLAYERS Championship last year, finishing up in a tie for the sixth position. After his outstanding performance, he was often hooted for his ‘Let him cook’ motto, which became his tagline every time he entered the course. Lululemon on his sponsor list and becoming the first male golfer on the brand’s roster is a standing testament to Lee’s fame. Despite his huge fan following, Lee recently went ‘unrecognized’ by a security guard.
His words, as told to PGATour.com shows that the Australian golfer is still a few steps away from being a famous golfer that he always wanted to be. He said while having one of the busiest days with back to back shoots and interviews, “Managing my time is probably the biggest thing. I wouldn’t say I’m famous, but for people that are famous, I understand a little of what they go through and why they want to be secluded, but it’s all perspective. This is exactly what I wanted when I was 15.” However, as he answered and was about to walk by, a security guard stopped him and was asked to show his credentials before he could get in.
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Well, it turns out Lee’s dream has not been fulfilled yet, as he is still not that famous. But he sure has managed to amass a huge fanbase as he is always seen in a different avatar. The fan favorite golfer entered the professional field in 2019, and in just 2 years of his career, he managed to fulfill his another dream.
When Min Woo Lee made it to the top 50 for the first time
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Min Woo Lee entered the top 50 list in the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time in 2021. Talking about the milestone, he said, “It’s very exciting, and it’s not until it happens that I’m like, ‘woah’. Six months ago, I wasn’t even close to looking at the top 50. The last six months have been pretty quick, with a lot of good golf in between, and this is the result of it. It’s been a dream of mine to get into the top 50.”
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Lee mentioned that a Twitter ranking guru had informed him the same week that he was heading towards the 49th spot from the 51st spot. When he heard the news, he was in Perth at a hotel, isolating himself. His T16 finish at the DP World Tour Championship helped him achieve the milestone.
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Well, with the pace at which Lee is catching up on the fame game, it looks like it is just a few more years until he accomplishes his dream and gets entry at all the places without having to show his credentials!
“He’s Got Some Swagger”: Aussie Star Min Woo Lee Yet Again Proves Why He Is a Fan-Favorite With a Spectacular Gesture
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Riya Singhal
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