Andrea Lee of the United States achieved a hole-in-one at the BMW Ladies Championship 2026, the only regular LPGA Tour event in South Korea, held in Haenam, winning a car valued at 66 million won.
According to the tournament organizing committee on the 23rd, Lee made her hole-in-one on the 8th hole (par 3) during the second round at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam.
Starting from the 10th hole, Lee targeted the pin from approximately 122 yards (about 112 meters) away on the 8th hole with a 9-iron. The ball landed on the green and rolled straight into the hole.
As a result of the hole-in-one, Lee received an all-electric MINI Countryman valued at 66 million won.
Andrea Lee expressed her excitement in an interview immediately after the hole-in-one, stating, "I feel really good. Honestly, it came at a moment I never expected." She added, "I was just focused on making a good shot rather than thinking about the pin or the hole, and then the ball went in."
Lee explained the thought process leading up to her successful shot.
"It was 122 yards to the pin, 131 yards to the back of the green, and I needed to hit about 115 yards to clear the bunker," she said. "I was debating whether to take a full swing with a pitching wedge or to use a 9-iron with a shorter grip."
She continued, "Since there wasn't a strong tailwind, I opted for a controlled shot with the 9-iron. When the ball landed on the green, I thought it might go in, but I was really surprised when it disappeared."
This marks the second consecutive year that a hole-in-one has been recorded at the BMW Ladies Championship. Last year, Lucy Li of the United States made a hole-in-one on the 13th hole during the first round, generating significant buzz.
The hole-in-one showcased the exceptional skills of the world-class players competing at Pine Beach Golf Links, leaving a strong impression on golf fans from the start of the tournament.
Meanwhile, the BMW Ladies Championship 2026 will run until the 25th at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam. The tournament features 84 top female golfers, including LPGA Tour players, with 15 participants from the KLPGA Tour competing against the world's best for the first time in five years. This event, the only LPGA regular tour tournament in South Korea, is expected to promote Haenam's natural scenery and golf tourism resources both domestically and internationally.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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