South African Women’s Open: Ashleigh Simon foresees top performance
South African Women’s Open will begin from the 13th of June and Ashleigh Simon is hopeful for a professional performance this year.
Ashleigh Simon and South African Women’s Open have a curious relationship. She has played the event in her amateur days and performed brilliantly. She won the event twice, no mean feat for an amateur who had to play against top pros of the time.
Simon has the distinction of being the only amateur who has won the most prestigious title on the South African golf calendar. This time, however, things are a little different. Simon turned professional in 2007.
Simon had a phenomenal amateur career. Her professional career is no less spectacular. She has three professional titles to her name. She is particularly hopeful for this year’s South African Women’s Open.
The return of the event has excited all professional golfers and Simon is no exception. However, this hype might prove to be a slight disadvantage due to the number of international and national talent that will grace the field.
Still, Simon is not worried. She has great confidence in her game and many analysts say that she might repeat the performance of her amateur days.
Talking about her experiences in South African Women’s Open, she said, “I think the difference back then was that I played carefree golf and that's what I’m going to try do this week”.
Simon’s game has matured well over her professional years. She has played in a number of professional tournaments against top pros and amateurs.
This experience will prove to be very beneficial to her as she steps into Selborne Park. She will be up against the best talent women golf has to offer.
Ashleigh Simon is no stranger to Selborne Park, the golf course where the event will take place. She has played there many times as a youngster and this familiarity has helped her win the event before. This time, however, it will not be that easy.
When asked about her favourite player, she said that she could not pick one. It is a difficult decision for anyone, given the top names that have confirmed their availability.
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