Andrea Lee Bio
Andrea Lee (born August 15, 1998) is a Korean-American professional golfer who competes on the LPGA Tour. A former world number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, she has spent time as one of the top-ranked amateur players in the sport before turning professional in late 2019. She is known for a steady, all-around game built during a decorated amateur career and refined through her college years at Stanford University.
Standing 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) tall, Lee plays from Hermosa Beach, California, and represents the United States in international competition. Her career has included appearances in major championships, the Curtis Cup, the Junior Solheim Cup, and the Pan American Games. She has also captured professional titles on both the Epson Tour and the LPGA Tour.
Early Life and Background
Andrea Lee was born on August 15, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Hermosa Beach, a coastal community in the South Bay area. She began competing in golf at the age of 8 and quickly built a record as a junior standout, winning 50 junior titles in four years. By her early teens, she was already among the most accomplished young players in the country.
At 15, Lee qualified for the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open at Pinehurst and made the cut, an unusual achievement for a player that young. That same year she finished as the number one ranked player in the American Junior Golf Association after winning the Rolex Tournament of Champions and the Yani Tseng Invitational. The latter victory earned her a sponsor’s exemption into the 2015 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, where she finished tied for 51st.
Lee attended Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California, where she led the girls’ golf team to a state title in 2015. She also represented the United States at the Junior Ryder Cup, the Junior Solheim Cup, and the Curtis Cup, establishing herself as one of the top amateur prospects of her generation.
Path to Golf
Lee’s rise through the amateur ranks included strong international performances alongside her domestic schedule. She played in the 2016 Espirito Santo Trophy and won a silver medal individually at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, adding a second silver in the mixed team event with teammates Kristen Gillman, Beau Hossler, and Lee McCoy.
She played collegiately at Stanford University from 2016 to 2019, where she became the most decorated golfer in school history. Lee set a Stanford record with nine individual titles and topped the Golfweek/Sagarin College Rankings. As a freshman in 2016–17 she earned WGCA Freshman of the Year honors, was a finalist for WGCA Player of the Year, and was a finalist for the Honda Sports Award for golf.
In 2019, Lee reached the semifinals of the U.S. Women’s Amateur and earned the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the world’s top-ranked amateur at the end of the season. Between 2015 and 2019, she spent a total of 17 weeks at number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, confirming her status as one of the most decorated amateur golfers of her era before turning professional.
Andrea Lee Career
Early Career (2019–2020)
Andrea Lee turned professional in late 2019 after finishing tied for 30th at the LPGA Q-Series, earning status for the 2020 LPGA Tour. In her rookie season she made 11 cuts in 15 starts and posted two top-10 finishes, including a tie for fifth at the Marathon Classic and a tie for seventh at the 2020 Women’s British Open. She closed the year 48th on the money list, a solid start against a deep international field.
Her strong ball-striking and consistency carried over from her amateur career, and her major championship appearance at the Women’s British Open in 2020 showed that she could compete on the biggest stages. The 2020 season gave her full status and confidence heading into a schedule that included more opportunities on the Epson Tour developmental circuit.
LPGA Tour Breakthrough (2021–2023)
In 2022, Lee captured her first professional title at the Casino Del Sol Golf Classic on the Epson Tour, beating her Curtis Cup teammate Lucy Li with a par on the third hole of a playoff. The win signaled that her game was ready for bigger moments and provided crucial full-status security on the developmental tour.
A few months later, in September 2022, Lee broke through on the LPGA Tour by winning the Portland Classic, her first victory at the top level of women’s professional golf. The win marked a turning point, establishing her as a consistent contender and giving her the kind of momentum that often fuels deeper runs in majors and season-long events. Combined, her Epson Tour and LPGA Tour victories brought her professional total to two titles.
Recent Form and Major Championship Performances (2024–2025)
Lee has continued to show her major championship pedigree with several top finishes across the LPGA’s five majors. At the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open she tied for third, her best result in a major to date. She also tied for 17th at the 2024 Chevron Championship, continuing her steady presence in the biggest events of the season.
In 2025, Lee added a tie for 23rd at the Women’s PGA Championship and a tie for fifth at the Evian Championship. Earlier, she tied for seventh at the 2020 Women’s British Open, a result that ranks among her strongest major showings. Across the five LPGA majors, her best finishes include T3 at the U.S. Women’s Open (2024), T5 at the Evian Championship (2025), T7 at the Women’s British Open (2020), T17 at the Chevron Championship (2024), and T23 at the Women’s PGA Championship (2025).
Notable Events and Milestones
Lee’s career milestones include her 2014 AJGA Junior Player of the Year award, her 2017 WGCA Freshman of the Year recognition, and her 2019 Mark H. McCormack Medal as the world’s top amateur. She also contributed to team success with a gold medal at the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei alongside Emilee Hoffman and Mariel Galdiano, and she represented the United States at the 2015 Pan American Games.
Andrea Lee Career Wins
Andrea Lee has recorded two professional victories across the LPGA Tour and the Epson Tour developmental circuit. Her wins include one LPGA Tour title and one Epson Tour title, with both coming in 2022. Below are the verified highlights from each tour.
LPGA Tour Highlights
Lee’s lone LPGA Tour victory came at the 2022 Portland Classic in September 2022. The win was her first at the top level of women’s professional golf and confirmed her status as a tour winner. Beyond her victory, she has added consistent major championship finishes, including a T3 at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open and a T5 at the 2025 Evian Championship.
Epson Tour Highlights
Earlier in 2022, Lee won the Casino Del Sol Golf Classic on the Epson Tour, defeating Lucy Li in a playoff that ended on the third extra hole with a par. The victory was her first as a professional and helped secure her playing status heading into the LPGA Tour portion of the season.
Andrea Lee Family
Personal Life
Andrea Lee resides in Hermosa Beach, California. She was born in Los Angeles and grew up along the Southern California coast, an area known for producing top amateur golfers. Beyond her residence, public details about her immediate family are limited, and she has kept most of her personal life private.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 LPGA Tour season has seen Andrea Lee continue her run of consistent major championship contention. She tied for fifth at the Evian Championship and tied for 23rd at the Women’s PGA Championship, results that point to a player capable of contending deep into weekend play at the biggest events of the year.
With one LPGA Tour victory already on her resume from the 2022 Portland Classic, Lee enters the back half of the 2025 schedule with full status and the experience needed to push for additional titles. Her track record of strong ball-striking and steady play in pressure situations makes her a realistic threat in the season’s remaining events.
Looking ahead, Lee’s combination of recent major top-fives and a prior tour win gives her a clear platform to build on during the closing stretch of the 2025 campaign. Continued strong finishes would strengthen her position in the Race to the CME Globe and reinforce her place among the LPGA Tour’s reliable contenders.