A chat with two of Australia's golfing greats has changed the mindset of rising star Min Woo Lee as he prepares to make his Presidents Cup debut in Canada later this month.
The 26-year-old was this week included in the International team as a wildcard pick by captain Mike Weir as they try to break the strangle-hold of the United States, which dates back to 1998.
He's one of three Australians in the field, joining Jason Day and Adam Scott.
Lee was part of the recent Paris Olympics, where former world No.1 players Day and Karrie Webb both talked to him about realising his massive potential after twice finishing runner-up in a PGA Tour tournament this year.
Lee was left to rue a horror opening round of 76 at Le Golf National before rallying to finish tied for 22nd, while Day was in a share of ninth on his Olympics debut.
Webb was the captain of the Australia team at the Games.
"Jason and I were obviously in the Olympics together and he's been such a big help," world No.42 Lee said on Friday.
"He's kind of put my mindset in a different spot ... saying that I have potential to be a really good golfer and to work hard so I've been doing that.
"It was just what I do off the course, training type of things and just working hard and not wasting my potential.
"Same as Karrie (Webb), she said the same thing and I think it's just a little bit of a mindset switch.
"I'm not saying I don't work hard, but it's just the right things and doing that extra little bit that I should be doing because I'm still young and I can still do it.
"My body's healthy, so yeah, just a couple of mindset type of things."
Royal Montreal Golf Club will host the biennial tournament from September 24-29, with Weir saying upon announcing his six wildcards that he was eager to see big-driving Lee let loose.
The West Australian, who relishes playing in front of a big, raucous gallery, said he played the course twice in the past week and loved what he saw.
"We had a scouting trip a few days ago and had two days of playing and I felt like it really fitted my game - I think that was one of the reasons why I got picked," Lee said.
"I drive the ball long and pretty straight for my length so there was a couple of holes where it would definitely benefit me, I actually really love the course which is great.
"I guess I've just got to control my emotions and control how hyped up I get, because it's going to be an exciting week.
"I know the Canadians love their hockey, love their sport, and there's a few Canadians on the team.
"The crowd's going to bring it."
