Danny Lee

Danny Lee

Background

Danny Lee is a professional golfer from New Zealand, a country with a strong golf tradition that has produced notable players like Michael Campbell and Lydia Ko. Born in South Korea, Lee moved to New Zealand as a young child and represented the country throughout his amateur and professional career.

Career Overview

Lee turned professional in 2009 after a successful amateur career that included becoming the youngest-ever winner of the U.S. Amateur Championship in 2008 at age 18. He has competed on various professional tours including the PGA Tour and currently plays in the LIV Golf League.

His most recent recorded performance was at the 2026 LIV Golf South Africa tournament where he finished tied for 52nd place with a score of 3-under par. This result suggests Lee continues to compete at the professional level but has struggled to contend in recent LIV Golf events.

Current Status

As of March 2026, Lee remains active in professional golf through the LIV Golf circuit. While no longer among the game's elite players, his experience and past accomplishments demonstrate his ability to compete at high levels. His current world ranking position is not provided in the available data.