South Korean rising star Hwang Yoon hopes to perform well in the ICTSI Worldwide Link Philippine Ladies Masters starting on Feb. 12 at The Country Club course in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The 23-year-old is determined to keep her form after winning the Indonesian Open three weeks ago in her pro debut.
“The goal of every competition is always to win. I will play with confidence,” said Hwang during a practice session at the challenging TCC course over the weekend.
“Like in Indonesia, I will study the course and understand its characteristics. Tee shots and putting are the most important aspects,” she added.
The 54-hole USD200,000 tournament features 50 standouts each from the Korean LPGA (KLPGA) and the LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA), and the top 32 from the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT).
“This is my first time in the Philippines, and I want to make great memories here,” said Hwang.
Among the title contenders are 2021 KLPGA Rookie of the Year and two-time winner) Song Ga-eun, former national standout Sohn Yebeen, 2024 Korean Dream Tour winner Park Ye-Ji, and US-based player Yoo Dagyeom.
Other top players are Japan’s Wakui Mayu and Aoi Mako; Taiwan’s Li-Ning Wang and Ching Huang; and Thailand’s Chayanit Wangmahaporn, Saraporn Chamchoi, Chonlada Chayanun, Pakin Kawinpakorn, Ornnicha Konsunthea, Kamonwan Lueamsri, and Navaporn Soontreeyapas.
Spearheading the Philippine campaign are Dottie Ardina, Pauline del Rosario, Princess Superal, Harmie Constantino, Daniella Uy, Yvon Bisera, and Korean-Filipina Tiffany Lee. (PNA)
