Chan Kim performs a hole-in-one in mourning: the sudden death of his friend gives him incredible strength

Chan Kim pays tribute to his friend at the Texas Children's Houston Open

Professional golfer Chan Kim achieved a hole-in-one feat during the second round of the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course. This event came to honor the memory of his friend who had recently passed away suddenly. Kim's stunning performance was seen as a sign and dedication to his friend.

A feat worthy of the circumstances

On the ninth hole of the course, Kim successfully hit a wedge from 157 yards, thus allowing his ball to make a jump and land directly in the hole. This is Kim's first hole-in-one on the PGA Tour. This player's success testifies to his perseverance and his excellent state of mind during this competition.

Success and emotion for the newcomer

Having previously played on various minor circuits before joining the PGA Tour as a rookie, Kim demonstrated during this competition a motivation boosted by the posthumous tribute to his friend. Following his hole-in-one, he had a go score of 31 on the first nine holes. Kim is positioned favorably for the rest of the tournament with two shots under par.

Golf gods who reward effort

According to Kim, this feat would be the golf gods' way of making up for his failed attempt at the Sony Open earlier this year. On this occasion, after making a spectacular shot, his ball went into the hole before coming out and stopping almost 60 feet from the hole, forcing Kim to make three more putts only to concede a bogey.

Some hole-in-one statistics

• The hole-in-one is a rare event and highly coveted by golfers, it is statistically achieved only once every 12 attempts.
• The probability for an amateur player to achieve a hole-in-one is estimated at approximately 1 in 12, while for a professional this probability increases to approximately 500 in 1.
• Across all PGA Tour competitions, there are an average of 37 holes-in-one per season.

Conclusion: An emotional performance

Chan Kim's feat at the Texas Children's Houston Open remains unforgettable for himself, spectators and other golfers. Tour Player performs a hole-in-one in mourning: the sudden death of his friend gives him incredible strength not only thanks to his sporting performance but also through the emotion he shared in this singular tribute.

Chan Kim will undoubtedly continue to fight on the course with determination, while carrying in his heart the friendship and precious memories of his late friend.