 For the season, Lees was the second-place finisher in the British golf circuit's order of merit standings.In 1951, Lees claimed a victory in the Penfold Tournament and gained a place in his third Ryder Cup team.At the 1951 Ryder Cup, he started off in foursomes, teamed with Charlie Ward and the pair posted a 2&1 victory against the American duo of Oliver and Henry Ransom.