Minjee Lee’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship win adds a third major trophy to her career, following victories at the 2021 Evian Championship and the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. Lee secured the title with a score of 4-under par, finishing three strokes ahead of Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen.
This marks a historic moment as Lee becomes the fourth Australian woman to win the Women’s PGA Championship. With this latest major, she is now just two titles away from completing the career Grand Slam — needing wins at the Women’s British Open and the Chevron Championship to join an elite group of champions.
One of the standout aspects of Lee’s performance was her exceptional putting. She attributed her success to a switch to a broomstick-style putter earlier in 2025, a decision that proved crucial throughout the tournament.
Lee earned $1.8 million from the event’s record-setting $12 million purse, tying the U.S. Women’s Open for the largest prize in women’s golf. The competition took place under demanding conditions at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas, with high winds and intense heat testing players’ endurance.
After the win, Lee reflected on her personal journey, sharing that this title felt “most deserved” after experiencing self-doubt in recent years. The emotional victory was made even more special by the presence of her family, with her mother witnessing a major championship win in person for the first time.