“It Went In!” Golfer Ethan Lee ’27 Makes History with Second Hole-in-One

Ethan Lee ’27 sank his second career hole-in-one on Tuesday, this time on the 162-yard fourth hole at the Mountain View Golf Club (Ewing, N.J.) in a match versus Pennington. Big Red won the match 192-216 and currently boasts a 4-1 record. Last year on March 31, Lee aced the 137-yard second hole at the Golden Pheasant Golf Club in Lumberton, N.J. According to Lawrenceville’s head boys’ golf coach Etienne Bilodeau, Lee’s 2025 ace was the first for Big Red since the 1970s.

“I feel extremely fortunate and thrilled to get a hole-in-one in two consecutive years, both in a match,” Lee said. “I was so happy and grateful to celebrate such exciting news with my closest, most caring teammates and coach.”  

In describing his amazing shot, Lee said the wind was trailing strong left to right and into his face. “The shot felt good and well executed, but I honestly lost track of the ball for most of it, as it went really high. Since this hole (165 yards, water, and trouble left and right) is one of the hardest holes on our home course for me, I wasn't expecting much and just tried to look for my ball. But then Aiden Li '26, my teammate and captain, who was tracking the ball yelled, ‘It went in!!,’ and I was shocked.”

Lee said he felt “calm, and just out with [his] teammates in a match, having a great time in great weather” as he prepared to take his ace shot. He attributes his success to hard work and dedication, but also emphasized “the importance of taking it easy.”

“Because relaxation and enjoyment of the present, for me, went a long way,” Lee explained.

For more information, contact Lisa M. Gillard H'17, director of public relations, at lgillard@lawrenceville.org.