Minjee Lee's ruthless US Women's Open victory proves this 'kid from Perth' is on a path to golf greatness

Minjee Lee has made history after the Australian won the US Women's Open, sparking a wave of congratulations, including from her brother, who posted a photo of the siblings together as kids (inset). (Getty Images/Min Woo Lee)

Minjee Lee said she was feeling "a little jelly all day". 

She was referring to nerves, the sorts you would expect when staring down the biggest moment of your career and the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong ambition.