From historic HIO to National Championship 'hat-trick': Le Chuc An continues to write the miracle of Vietnamese golf

TPO - Le Chuc An has written a new page in Vietnamese golf history by becoming the first golfer to win the National Championship three times in a row. From a difficult start, the young girl has proven her champion's mettle with an impressive comeback, especially shining with a spectacular eagle and decisive birdies in the final round. With this feat, Chuc An will continue to step into the international arena with the desire to conquer, bringing Vietnamese pride far and wide.

Family is a solid foundation, giving wings to Le Chuc An's flourishing career.

Affirmation of class

Entering the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai this year as the defending champion for two consecutive years, Le Chuc An faced more pressure than ever. The audience was waiting, her opponents were eager to overthrow her, and she herself had to fight with the mentality of someone standing at the top.

Chuc An’s opening two rounds at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon did not go as expected with 74 and 75 strokes respectively. Doubts arose, questions were raised: can this young girl continue to defend her title? But in sports , adversity is always the most important test to affirm one’s mettle.

Round three was a turning point. Heavy rain and constantly changing winds caused many golfers to lose their composure. But Chuc An was different. She kept her composure, adjusted her pace, and exploded on the last 9 holes. Five birdies in a row, the audience burst into tears when they saw the scoreboard change.

Finishing the round with 69 strokes (-3), Chuc An not only saved the situation but also took the lead with a total score of (+2), 7 strokes ahead of the chasing group. It was a spectacular comeback, confirming that she is still the real champion.

A seven-stroke lead into the final round gives her an advantage, but in golf, everything can change after just one hole. Chuc An understands that and chooses a solid playstyle. She doesn't take too many risks, focuses on controlling her driver and is especially accurate in her decisive putts.

In the first nine holes, Chuc An maintained her balance with 1 birdie and 1 bogey. But towards the end, her champion's spirit was clearly shown. Three consecutive birdies and especially a spectacular eagle at the par-5 5th hole closed out her dream victory. Her final round of 68 (-4) brought her total score to (-2) after four days of competition, officially helping her defend her title.

That victory was not simply a title. It was the third consecutive time that Chuc An stepped onto the highest podium of the National Golf Championship, setting an unprecedented milestone for Vietnamese golf. This hat-trick is a testament to the determination, perseverance and extraordinary efforts of a young girl who is still on the path to finding her own limits.

In the moment of lifting the trophy, Chuc An could not hide his emotions: "I am very proud of my victory. Entering the tournament as the National Champion for two consecutive years, I was under a bit of pressure, so this result makes me very satisfied. The first two days were really difficult, I had to remind myself to be patient and focused. I am happy to be able to come back strong, and more importantly, I enjoyed every moment on the field."



From the unbelievable HIO to Le Chuc An's National Championship hat-trick.

The incredible journey of a 17-year-old talent

In 2022, the National Golf Championship was upgraded to a professional tournament for the first time under the VGA Tour system. At that time, Le Chuc An was only 14 years old and participated for the first time.

However, the young girl managed to leave a mark in history with a hole-in-one at the 17th par 3 hole in round 2 at VinPearl Golf Hai Phong . The female golfer burst into tears because this was the first HIO in her career, and it came from a major tournament.

Although he did not make it into the top 3, that moment turned Chuc An into a name that the entire Vietnamese golf community noticed, opening up a promising journey.

A year later, Chuc An surpassed a series of experienced seniors such as Doan Xuan Khue Minh and Nguyen Thao My to win the National Championship for the first time with a total score of (+5), becoming the youngest female golfer ever to win the title.



In 2024, the three-horse race between Chuc An, Nguyen Viet Gia Han and Ngo Vinh Hoa brought breathtaking drama. Maintaining a solid playing style and resilient competitive spirit, Chuc An successfully defended her championship with a total score of (+1), affirming her position as a leading talent in Vietnamese women's golf.

And then at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon, the 17-year-old girl continued to write a new page in history. Four rounds with a total score of (-2) helped Chuc An complete a hat-trick of National Championships. That achievement not only showed her remarkable maturity, but also affirmed her special affinity with the most prestigious golf course in Vietnam.

Right after the tournament in Gia Lai, Chuc An will move to Thailand to continue her journey, with the goal of accumulating experience and training her competitive mentality, preparing carefully for the SEA Games at the end of the year. "I need to compete in many tournaments to hone my mentality and improve my experience. Winning the National Championship for the third consecutive year gives me great confidence," she shared.

The National Golf Championship hat-trick is an important highlight on Le Chuc An's journey to the world. With talent, courage and a desire to conquer, she is gradually asserting herself, carrying with her the desire for glory of Vietnamese women's golf in the international arena.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/tu-cu-hio-lich-su-den-hat-trick-vo-dich-quoc-gia-le-chuc-an-viet-tiep-ky-tich-golf-viet-post1771559.tpo