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Ko gets plaque at Lake Merced commemorating epic shot, playoff win

DALY CITY, Calif. – Lydia Ko was reminded in a special way Tuesday of her epic finish at Lake Merced Golf Club last year, of the 3-wood she nearly sank for double eagle to set up her victory on the first playoff hole at the LPGA Mediheal Championship.

The club placed a plaque commemorating the shot in the exact spot she played it from in the 18th fairway.

Ko was given the honor of unveiling it in a ceremony.

“This is where I’ll be buried,” Ko cracked during the ceremony. “By my greatest shot.