Hyo Joo Kim chips onto marker, misses cut at LOTTE Championship

During the second round of the LOTTE Championship, Hyo Joo Kim struck her chip shot onto a playing partner’s ball marker, causing the marker to bounce. Despite hitting every fairway and finishing the round at two-under, Kim missed the cut by one stroke. The rule allowed her to replace the ball without penalty, emphasizing the unpredictability of golf. Weather conditions affected the tournament, with strong winds and varying rain challenging the players. A Lim Kim led the tournament after the first round with a 7-under 65.

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