Golfer Lee Seung-min Wins Grand Slam, Eyes Paralympic Gold

Lee Seung-min made history in May when he won the G4D Open in Britain, becoming the first golfer with a developmental disability to capture all three major adaptive golf titles.

The 2024 victory completed a remarkable journey that began with his win at the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open in 2022, followed by his Australian All Abilities Championship title in 2025. These three tournaments represent the pinnacle of adaptive golf worldwide.

"Winning the G4D was a dream I had long wanted to achieve," Lee told reporters at the SK Telecom Adaptive Open in Yongin, South Korea. "By winning this event after the U.S. Adaptive Open and the Australian All Abilities Championship, I fulfilled one of my great dreams."

But Lee isn't stopping there. His sights are now set on a goal that doesn't even exist yet: winning Paralympic gold in golf.

Golf is not currently an official Paralympic sport, but that hasn't dampened Lee's determination. "When I first started golf, I thought a professional debut would be difficult, but that dream came true, and I even won at world events," he said. "That is why I will keep setting new goals and keep challenging myself in the future."

Lee's journey has been supported by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, companies that have backed him throughout his career. He makes it a point to attend the SK Telecom Adaptive Open each year, no matter how packed his international schedule becomes.

The Ripple Effect

Lee isn't just thinking about his own dreams anymore. At the SK Telecom event, now in its fifth year, he played alongside junior golfers who also have developmental disabilities.

The tournament offers something rare and valuable: real pathways to bigger stages. The champion and runner-up receive support to compete in the 2027 U.S. Adaptive Open or the G4D Open, giving young players the same opportunities Lee once dreamed of.

"When I first took up golf, there were not many competitions or opportunities for players with developmental disabilities," Lee explained. "Through this event, my juniors can play alongside good professional golfers, and if they win, they even earn the chance to compete in a world-class adaptive golf tournament."

Lee's message to the next generation is simple: keep dreaming bigger, even when your goals seem impossible.