Australian Minjee Lee won the US Women’s Open by four strokes at Pine Needles, and collected a record pay cheque. 9WWOS
“I mean, I’m speechless,” Lee said. “I can’t believe it right now. No, it’s just super, super special and just a great honour. It’s been my dream since I was a little girl. It’s the one that I always wanted to win on; now I’ve done it, and just feels amazing.”“We’re only moving in the right direction,” Lee said. “I think it’s only going to get better and better from here. It’s such a large sum, and I’m really honoured to be the first winner I guess of this sum.
South Korea's Jin Young Ko, the world's No.1-ranked player, finished fourth at 6 under, seven shots back of the lead after a 71. Lydia Ko was at 5 under after a 72. Minjee Lee of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the 77th U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 05, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Lee entered the final round with a three-stroke lead over Harigae and said after the third round her goal was to continue to stay aggressive and make birdies. Lee then knocked in a bending nine-foot birdie putt on No.12 to push the lead to six, prompting her to thrust her arm in celebration. She appeared to eye Inkster's record when she got to 15 under after a birdie on the par-5 15th hole, but closed with two bogeys.Lee said she's never been more nervous on a golf course — even though she never led by fewer than three strokes.
“So amazing. Just the way she played all week, she never looked like the moment was getting to her at all," Webb said.
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