Shanshan Feng proves worth on LPGA and LET
Shanshan Feng, who is the most famous player in China, has proved her worth both on the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) and LET (Ladies European Tour).
At the start of the 2012 LPGA season, Feng was among the players underrated for lack of experience and media attention. However, the Chinese golfer showed the world that she is one of the
most refined golfers on the Tour, and has all it takes to become a victor.
To her fans’ surprise, Feng treated herself to a maiden victory as she won the LPGA Championship in June 2012. It was a major triumph, with the media having shifted all its attention to the
player who belongs to a region that is fast proving its worth as golf destination in the world.
On the LET, where she is relatively new compared with the LPGA, Feng pulled a similar stunt as she won the season-ending Omega Dubai Ladies Masters. Getting her feet wet with the European
Tour in winning style was something that made her stand out in the lineup.
It could be argued that Feng still has a long way to go before she can compare herself with the likes of American Stacy Lewis and South Korean Inbee Park. However, her two latest triumphs
and ambitions and to rule the women’s golf are enough to make her a perfect bet for many.
The Chinese star will return to the LPGA Tour next year with the same vigour, but it remains to be seen how she tackles the threat from South Korean contenders.
South Korea has emerged as the most fertile ground for women’s golf lately, eclipsing other Asian countries like Japan and China. Na Yeon Choi and Inbee Park are the names that have proved
their mettle on the LPGA, making life miserable for American rivals.
Feng recorded a total 8 top-ten finishes in the 2012 LPGA season, earning a whopping $1,101,147. Her performance in the last tournament of the Tour—CME Group Titleholders—was perfect. She
posted an overall score of 281 to finish tied for the seventh on the leaderboard.
Feng displayed a stunning performance in the second and third round, shooting a 69 each.
“I mean, it's my fifth year this year on the LPGA. So I would say this is not an early win because I have four years without a win after I turned pro,” Feng said while speaking during her
latest interview to the LET.
“Because I turned pro in 2008, and then since then, I didn't have a win until I would say August last year in Japan”.
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