Rising Australian golf star Min Woo Lee has set his sights on cracking the world's top 50 this year after producing another promising display at a European Tour event.
Lee finished a tie for fifth at the World Super 6 Perth on Sunday after reaching the quarterfinal stage of match play.
It was his second top-five finish from just three European Tour events since turning professional last month.
His latest result means he can now play in the Oman Open, starting on February 28.
Lee rocketed from 970th in the world up to 360th after finishing fourth at the star-studded Saudi International earlier this month.
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That tournament featured four of the world's top five players.
Lee knows a top-50 ranking this year will be an almighty challenge, but he's not going to die wondering.
"I know top 50 is a long shot, but I'm going to try," Lee said.
"I'm just happy it (my game) is coming together. I'm proving to myself and proving to others that I can actually play."
Lee, the younger brother of LPGA star Minjee Lee, was the hometown favourite at the World Super 6 Perth.
The Royal Fremantle product beat Frenchman Gregory Bourdy in the opening round of match play, before eclipsing tournament favourite Thomas Pieters in the round of 16.
Lee held an early lead over Spaniard Adrian Otaegui in their six-hole quarter-final battle.
But with Lee taking too much time to take his shots, stewards put the clock on him to speed him up.
Lee struggled from that point, losing three of the last four holes to bomb out.
"No controversy. I guess I was just taking too long," Lee said.
"I had the same routine as two rounds ago and I didn't get timed then, so I don't know what's going on."
Lee says he will enjoy some beach time over the next week before flying to Oman.
