‘Perfect Shot’: Kim Si-Woo’s 238-Yard Hole-in-One Stuns at The Open Championship

Kim Si-woo had a relatively uneventful Open Championship until he reached the challenging 17th hole at Royal Troon on Saturday. With a single, flawless swing of his three-iron, the South Korean golfer made history by scoring the first-ever hole-in-one on this notorious par-three during the major tournament.

Measuring an impressive 238 yards, this ace marked the longest hole-in-one ever recorded at the Open Championship since 1980. The 17th hole, nicknamed "Rabbit," is known for its severe difficulty, including a sloping green protected by four deep bunkers, making a par highly coveted.

Before this memorable shot, Si-woo had struggled with double bogey and bogey on the 17th in his previous rounds. The crowd's reaction of cheers and excitement signaled to him that something remarkable had happened, even before he fully grasped the significance.

"This is definitely the most memorable hole-in-one I’ve ever had," Si-woo said.

The ace not only elevated his spirits but also became a highlight of his week, despite being 12 strokes behind the leader, Shane Lowry, heading into the final round. His hole-in-one might not change his major title chances, but it certainly brightened a challenging week for him.