Ricoh Women’s British Open 2012: Na Yeon Choi poses challenge to rivals
South Korean Na Yeon Choi can pose a serious challenge to rivals at Ricoh Women’s British Open 2012, as she is eager to improve her position in world rankings this year.
Currently ranked third in the Women’s World Golf Rankings, Choi is among the contenders who are favourite to win the upcoming Ricoh Women’s British Open 2012.
The event is scheduled to be played from September 13-16, at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, Wirral, United Kingdom.
The South Korean star has been performing well in the current season, as she racked up her first major title at the US Women’s Open in July this year.
The major triumph has certainly boosted Choi’s confidence and she is now more eager than ever to cut her rivals down to size when she tees off on September 13, along with Mika Miyazato of Japan and Morgan Pressel.
Although the field is thought to be stronger than the last year, Choi has positioned herself as a growing threat for most of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) contenders in recent months.
Key contenders who are scheduled to tee off this Thursday at Hoylake include current world number one Yani Tseng, Suzann Pettersen, Vicky Hurst, Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson, Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie, Natalie Gulbis, Cristie Kerr, Erina Hara, Angela Stanford, Sandra Gal, Lindsey Wright, Jane Park, Ryann O’Toole, Catriona Matthew, Caroline Hedwall, Lydia Ko, Meena Lee, I.K. Kim and Azahara Munoz.
Despite a fearsome line-up, Choi is expected to hold her nerve throughout the four days.
One concern that seems to have overshadowed the hype of the LPGA battle is rough weather, as it has been quite windy for the last two days.
Observers said that it makes sense for the players to worry about the troubling weather conditions. It may make it hard to play smoothly on the course if the wind continues to play havoc in the next few days.
Players expressed their worry during their pre-tournament interview on Tuesday, saying it will be hard to stay focused on the game for everyone on the course if the wind does not now slow.
American Stacy Lewis, who is regarded as one of the strongest contenders for the title at Hoylake, said she played the practice round in rough windy conditions.
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