Ai Miyazato ready to grab second straight LPGA title at Kohler
Japanese Ai Miyazato, who won the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship 2012 last week, looks all set to battle for a major title at the US Women’s Open, scheduled to start from July 5-8, at Blackwolf Run, Kohler, America.
Miyazato is pretty glad with how she is showing her skills this season, but the US Women’s Open 2012 is going to demand more hard work and consistency—something the star golfer is famous for.
According to analysts, the major battle is crucial for Miyazato, as it will give her heaps of opportunities to prove her worth in professional circuit.
The Japanese golfer has made a name for herself among the best LPGA contenders in the world. More importantly, she has learned to play in tough conditions thanks to her latest victory.
With several players jockeying for the top spot, Miyazato has established herself as the most influential player. She jumped 3 spots to stand at the third position in the Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Analysts pointed out that other players may have adopted solid plans for the major tournament, but the 27-year-old star will be the player to watch.
The field of the US Women’s Open is pretty solid, with the participation of the defending champion So Yeon Ryu of South Korea.
Other key players confirmed for the event include the current world number Yani Tseng, world number two Stacy Lewis, Paula Creamer, Suzann Pettersen, Karrie Webb, Shanshan Feng, Cristie Kerr, I.K. Kim, Azahara Munoz, Lexi Thompson, Brittany Lincicome, Cheyenne
Woods and Jessica Korda.
Speaking to the media at the end of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, Miyazato said that she is pretty confident about her skills, and will try to keep doing her best on the course.
She said that despite the strong field, she displayed a stunning performance in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship— something that speaks of her growing strength.
The golfing sensation pointed out that her latest victory at the Pinnacle Country Club, Rogers will help her further boost her confidence, and this is what she needs for the major battle coming up this week.
The US Women’s Open is best known for its tough field. Analysts said that Stacy Lewis is likely to emerge as the biggest threat to the defending champion Ryu and Tseng.
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