At Glance
‣ Jasmine Koo, an amateur golfer, made a remarkable shot at the Chevron Championship by bouncing her ball off an advertisement board in the middle of a lake, which ultimately helped her avoid a higher score on the 18th hole.
‣ This fortunate incident allowed Koo to make a birdie on the final hole, finishing the tournament just outside the top 10 and securing her position as the top amateur, beating notable competitors including the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion, Lottie Woad.
‣ Koo’s performance at the Chevron Championship and her victory in the low amateur standings, despite competing against seasoned professionals and Solheim Cup stars, highlights her skill and potential in the sport of golf.
Wait for it..
Jasmine Koo BOUNCES it out of the water 🤯
— LPGA (@LPGA)
Golf, oh golf. It’s that game full of twists, turns, and… surprises. At the Chevron Championship, something happened. Something we’ve never seen before. Jasmine Koo, an amateur, was playing the 18th hole. It’s a par 5, reachable in two for many. Koo was leading the low amateur section. She hit the fairway with her tee shot. It looked like the title was in the bag.
But then, luck stepped in. Wait for it… Jasmine Koo BOUNCES it out of the water . You read that right. Her ball, after striking her fairway wood, seemed doomed to splash. Instead, it hit a Chevron Championship sign smack dab in the middle of the lake. And, believe it or not, it vaulted over the back of the green. Talk about a stroke of fortune!
This incident? It saved Koo from a big number on her scorecard. And she didn’t just save herself; she made a birdie. That’s likely two shots better than if the ball had gone swimming. Making a four at the last, Koo wrapped up just shy of the top 10. She finished the tournament three-under-par. But here’s the kicker – she topped the low amateur standings. Beat Lottie Woad, the recent Augusta National Women’s Amateur champ, by two strokes.
Koo’s finish at the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur was impressive. Solo fourth (Image credit: Getty Images). Reflecting on that momentous last hole, Koo shared, “I was really in between clubs.” She opted for her 5-wood and, well, chunked it. The ball was above her feet, see. But fortune smiled on her again, landing on the fringe. She managed to get up-and-down for the birdie.
The big names Koo outplayed? They include Solheim Cup stars like Linn Grant and Anna Nordqvist. Not to mention Charley Hull, Georgia Hall, and Lydia Ko. If you’re into golf, subscribing to the Golf Monthly newsletter is a must. Stay up-to-date with all the latest tour news, equipment reviews, and more from seasoned experts.
Oh, and about that tweet? It’s out there, floating in the digital ether, a testament to Koo’s unexpected triumph. Golf, it’s anything but predictable.
