When Ariya Jutanugarn stepped up to the 16th tee during the final round of the FM Championship, few could have predicted that her hole-in-one on the par-3 would result in more than just a spotlight moment. Being her fourth ace in her career, her reaction wasn’t over the top. But when she realized the impact her shot had, the moment took on a much deeper meaning.

At the press conference post her 6-under finish at the FM Championship on Sunday, the main focal point of discussion was her brilliant ace on the 16th from 120 yards. But unlike her other aces, this time, the ace didn’t come with a car or a fancy prize. “That’s okay. I can get something for myself,” Jutanugarn quipped when she learnt of the same. But the moment quickly turned from playful to poignant when she was informed tha

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