RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A few fun facts about Max (Chieh-po) Lee, who won the 2024 LIV Golf Promotions event at Riyadh Golf Club to earn a spot in next year’s LIV Golf League.

Born: Nov. 1, 1994 (30 years old)

Birthplace: Taoyun, Chinese Taipei

• His English name of Max was given to him when he was 6 years old

• Turned pro in March 2015

• Won his first Asian Tour event in 2024 at the International Series Thailand, with birdies at the last two holes to beat current LIV Golf player Peter Uihlein by one stroke

• That first tournament win came in his 138th career start in world-ranking events

• Suffered a hip injury last year that forced him to adjust his swing and change his movement. “Now it’s getting better, and the swing is easier,” he said.

• Made 19 starts on the Asian Tour in 2024, with one win, two other top-5s and four other top 10s

• Finished 4th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit in 2024 and 7th on the International Series points standings

• Has 23 career top-10 finishes on the Asian Tour, including runner-up results in 2022 and 2023

• His home course is Taoyuan Golf & Country Club

• Grew up playing golf with Kevin (Chun-an) Yu, who posted his first professional win on the PGA Tour this year

2024 stat rankings on Asian Tour

Stroke Average – 23rd (69.44)

Driving Distance – 26th (301.40-yard average)

Driving Accuracy – T-18th (68.57%)

Greens in Regulation – 35th (72.46%)


Scrambling – 35th (62.25%)

Putting Average – 30th (1.61 putts per hole)