While Hank Haney was tweeting nonsense, an emotional scene actually worthy of attention unfolded late Sunday at the Country Club of Charleston, where Jeongeun Lee6 had just captured the U.S. Women’s Open.
Lee’s manager, Jennifer Kim, was serving as a translator during a post-tournament interview, and when Lee started crying in response to a question, Kim broke down herself.
"Sorry, I'm just really proud of her."
— USGA (@USGA) June 2, 2019
Even Jeongeun Lee6's manager got emotional when translating during the trophy ceremony. #USWomensOpen pic.twitter.com/LVFabHGsws
“Sorry,” Kim said, briefly unable to find Lee’s words or her own. “I’m just really proud of her.
“She couldn’t imagine coming this far,” Kim began again, “you know, winning the first LPGA tournament, also [a] major championship, and she feels proud of herself, and she worked so hard.”
Judging by some of the social media reaction, Lee and Kim weren’t the only ones to choke up.
Jeongeun Lee6 making her translator cry is EVERYTHING.
— Patrick Donohue (@Patrick_Donohue) June 2, 2019
Meanwhile, while everyone is trying to figure out if their narrative is still correct, that was a really genuine, touching moment just now with Lee6 and her manager/translator. Write an article on that.
— Golf Unfiltered (@GolfUnfiltered) June 2, 2019
I've never seen a winner's translator get choked up, but Jeongeun Lee6's friend and manager got emotional listening to what it meant to Lee to win. Kinda cool honestly.
— Ryan Ballengee (@RyanBallengee) June 2, 2019
Lee6 getting choked up. Translator getting choked up. I’m getting choked up. What a great champion.
— Michael Sneeden (@michaelmsneeden) June 2, 2019
Incredible moment there with Jeongeun Lee6 and Jennifer Kim. Very deserving champion to cap off a fantastic event in Charleston. pic.twitter.com/0dUN4DLJ1X
— Fried Egg Golf (@the_fried_egg) June 2, 2019