Australia’s Minjee Lee Wins US Women’s Open Golf

Australia’s Minjee Lee Wins US Women’s Open Golf
Minjee Lee of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the 77th U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina on June 5, 2022 . Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Australia’s Minjee Lee has won the prestigious U.S. Women’s Open in North Carolina, earning her $US1.8 million, the biggest ever prize in women’s golf.

The 26-year-old from Perth, Western Australia, took the event with 13 under par, four shots ahead of American Mina Harigae, and setting a new scoring record for the tournament, Golf Australia reported.

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