Watch: LPGA star nearly makes ace on 317-yard par-4 during KPMG Women's PGA
But at the 317-yard par-4 7th hole, Noh nearly made up the difference with one swing.
Even though the camera crew had trouble staying with the shot, this is something special.
As it stood, Noh made an eagle 2 and despite her sluggish start, she was still 2 over for the tournament after seven holes and was, at the time, in a tie for seventh place.
In February, Noh won for the first time on the LPGA Tour in her 111th career start at the Founders Cup. The victory boosted her confidence and took 'a lot of pressure off my back.'
It's been a long week for Noh, who shot an opening-round 70, but slid back a little on Friday with a 74.
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