After matching the score of World Number 1 golf player Brooks Koepka, Danny Lee is making headlines in the PGA Championship.
At the Bethpage Black, Lee threw up a six-under 64 while Koepka shot a course-record seven-under 63. This left the 28-year-old Lee alone in second place.
Most of the golf enthusiasts don’t know much about this young sportsman. But that could possibly change after this season.
So who exactly is golfer Danny Lee? What are his nationality and ethnicity? And how much is his net worth and salary?
We broke down what you need to know about this rising star. As we get into the details of Golfer Danny Lee wiki bio, age, height, scroll down to see gold earning and wife.
Born Name
Danny Jin-Myung Lee
Nick Name
Danny
Age
28 years old
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Incheon, South Korea
Residence
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Nationality
Although Lee was born in Korea, he migrated to New Zealand at the age of eight. So, he currently holds New Zealander nationality.
Education
Golfer Danny Lee was educated at Rotorua Boys’ High School.
Occupation and Career
Although Lee turned into professional golf in 2009, he had previously played and won several other golf tournaments. At the age of 18 years and one month, he became the youngest U.S. amateur in August 2008. The following year his record was broken by a 17-year-old An Byeong-hun.
Daniel Lee then got to represent New Zealand at the Eisenhower Trophy in Australia. He also has the winning title of Johnnie Walker Classic under his belt.
Throughout his career, Lee has made team appearances for Bonallack Trophy 2008, World Cup and Presidents Cup. He has been in tournaments like,
- Cadillac Championship
- Dell Match Play
- Bridgestone Invitational
- HSBC Champions
- Masters Tournament
- U.S Open
- The Open Championship and more
Family
Danny Lee’s family originally hails from South Korea. He got the citizenship of New Zealand on September 2008 at Rotorua.
Build
N/A
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight
168 lb (76 kg; 12.0 st)
Personal Life (Wife and Marriage)
If you are wondering whether PGA star Danny Lee is single, we have to say he isn’t.
Lee is off the market and is married to his wife Yoomi Kong. The two held their wedding reception in Seoul, South Korea. The PGA Tour’s official Tweeter also posted a congratulatory photo writing “Congratulations to @dannygolf72, who was just married in Seoul, Korea!”
Danny Lee and his wife tied the knot in November 2017. The couple has a newly-born child. Following their marriage, Lee posted a wedding photo on his Instagram writing,
Our wedding shoot yesterday! It was 7 hours process but loved every minute of it thank you for special day @yoomi_kong love you 😍 and @wheekim@sangmoon_baesorry it took so long lol
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Golfer Danny Lee Net Worth and Salary
According to the tournament details, Danny Lee has purse a net worth of over $10,500,000. Even ten years back in his rookie years, he had signed with Callaway Golf Company on a salary of US$1 million.
The 28-year-old’s net worth is expected to surge in 2019. As Lee’s performance is breaking records and garnering extra attention, he might land on some lucrative gigs. His net worth of 2019 is currently under review.
Golfer Danny Lee wiki-bio
- He was born on 24 July 1990 in Incheon, South Korea.
- Lee moved to New Zealand at the age of eight and got citizenship in September 2008.
- Although his record was broken, he became the youngest ever winner of the U.S. Amateur in August 2008.
- Lee studied at Rotorua Boys’ High School.
- At present, he lives in Irving, Texas, US.
- He got married to his wife Yoomi Kong in November 2017.
