Min Woo Lee goes wire-to-wire to claim victory at the Macau Open

For the first time since his Scottish Open triumph in 2021, Min Woo Lee has returned to winning ways.

Min Woo Lee is a picture of concentration on his way to winning the Macau Open. Picture: Paul LAKATOS / Asian Tour / AFP

Australian golfer Min Woo Lee has secured a wire-to-wire, record-breaking win at the Macau Open, shooting a final-round 63 to secure a two-shot victory over Thailand’s Poom Saksanin.

Lee, who was ranked 47th in the world heading into the Asian Tour event, finished at 30-under par – a tournament record – to win for the first time since his 2021 Scottish Open triumph.

The previous Macau Open record-winning score was set by Queenslander Scott Hend, who shot 20-under in winning the event in 2015.

“I played wonderful, really flawless golf for a lot of the holes,” a delighted Lee said.

“There were only a few holes that I could really look back on, but I’m really proud of the way I handled myself.”

Min Woo Lee (centre) celebrates after winning the Macau Open. Picture: Paul LAKATOS / Asian Tour / AFP

The 26-year-old Perth product started Sunday’s final round two shots clear of Saksanin, who also finished with a sizzling eight-under 63 at the par-71 Macau Golf and Country Club course.

“Poom played unbelievable today” Lee said.

“He never left, he just stayed around. I tried my best and ended up on top, but he was giving it to me for the whole time.”

Andrew Dodt was the second-highest Australian finisher, with his final-round 65 giving him a tournament total of 15-under and a tie for 11th on the leaderboard.