Paige Spiranac’s PGA Tour prediction proves spot-on as rising star impresses at The Players.

Min Woo Lee has surged into the spotlight at The Players Championship, co-leading alongside Akshay Bhatia at TPC Sawgrass. The Australian golfer’s stellar performance, including a six-under-par 66 on Friday, has positioned him at 11 under par, putting him in strong contention for his first PGA Tour title. Notably, this success aligns with Paige Spiranac’s preseason prediction that Lee would be a rising star in 2025.

Spiranac, a social media influencer and former professional golfer, highlighted Lee’s potential during a pre-Super Bowl interview last month. Her foresight now seems accurate as Lee competes for the prestigious title, often dubbed golf’s “fifth major.” Beyond his on-course achievements, Lee has gained significant popularity online, boasting 664,000 Instagram followers and 333,000 on TikTok, further cementing his growing presence in the sport.

Despite his strong showing, the competition remains fierce at the tournament’s halfway point. J.J. Spaun trails by a single stroke at 10 under par, while major champions Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa sit just two shots back at nine under. As the weekend rounds unfold, Lee faces a critical test to maintain his lead and convert this opportunity into a career-defining victory.