Lillian Guleserian makes rare albatross in Massachusetts Women’s Amateur

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Lillian Guleserian makes rare albatross in Massachusetts Women’s Amateur
Summary

Lillian Guleserian made an albatross on the par-5 18th hole during her quarterfinal match at the Massachusetts Women’s State Amateur on August 13, 2026. After building a 3-up lead, Guleserian faced a comeback from her opponent, Shannon Johnson, who narrowed the gap to one hole. Guleserian's shot from around 210 yards rolled into the hole after a series of bounces, which her opponent conceded, marking an unprecedented occurrence in match play. Guleserian advanced to the semifinals but lost to Molly Smith, 5 and 4 later that day.

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  • Guleserian was a 19-year-old Penn State sophomore.
  • She led 3-up before facing adversity on holes 15 and 16.
  • The albatross occurred on the 18th hole of the quarterfinals.
  • Her opponent conceded the albatross after the shot.
  • Guleserian lost to Molly Smith in the semifinals later that day.
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  • 3:17 AMYahoo SportsShe made an albatross at her state amateur. Then she conceded one
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Lillian Guleserian made the unlikeliest of scores at the Massachusetts Women's State Amateur.

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