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Yun Ho Lee’s ‘Hole-in-One’ steals the show at “Hankook Golf Tournament 2025″

The Hankook Golf Tournament took place on Friday, January 24th, at the Sahara Golf Club. A major event in Kuwait’s golfing calendar, it has been held annually for nineteen years, except during the pandemic.

Though the early morning brought concerns of intermittent rain, the skies thankfully cleared as the day progressed. By mid-morning, the weather turned delightful, with bright sunshine and a mild, cool breeze creating perfect conditions for an enjoyable and competitive game of golf.

The tournament began with the tee-off at 8 a.m., following the ‘Stableford’ format with a 3/4 Handicap Allowance. Participants came from diverse backgrounds, including not only Sahara Club members but also other avid golf enthusiasts, adding to the event’s vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.

The highlight of the day was Yun Ho Lee, who amazed everyone with an extraordinary ‘Hole-in-One.’ He also secured the overall third position and claimed the prize for Nearest to Pin.

The first prize went to rising local talent Fahad Al Zouman, who delivered an outstanding performance with 38 points, narrowly edging out Jing Hoo Kim, who finished a close second with 37 points.

Among the other winners, Fred Carsten claimed the prize for Longest Drive in the Men’s category, while Mrs. Kwak secured it in the Ladies’ category. The Nearest to Pin prize for the Ladies’ group was awarded to Mrs. Raji Lamba. The prestigious prize for Best Net went to Karthic Mani, who delivered an exceptional performance with a net score of 62 points.

The prize distribution ceremony was held in the afternoon, graced by the presence of His Excellency Mr. Chong Suk Park, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, and Mr. Jeong Seung Ham, Managing Director of Hankook Tires, Middle East & Africa.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kuldeep Lamba, Managing Director of AlMailem Group, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hankook for their steadfast support over the years. He also conveyed his delight at the enthusiastic participation from golfers and praised the Sahara Team for their professional organization and seamless administration of the tournament.



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