Suzann Pettersen to defend her title at the Ladies Irish Open
Ladies Irish Open is just about to start and the most exciting news so far is the confirmation of the availability of Suzann Pettersen.
The defending champion is looking forward to playing in the event. However, this time, experts opined that it will not be easy for the world number six. There are two reasons for this prediction.
The first and the most obvious is the fact that the quality of players that will take to the field this year for the title is very high. This time, the top rated players will come to compete for the top event on the Irish golf calendar.
Ladies Irish Open has made a name for itself. It is now considered to be among the most anticipated events on the LET schedule. Many top players on LET look forward to the event.
Being an amateur friendly event, Ladies Irish Open also attracts a number of players who seek to play alongside the top stars and gain valuable experience.
The current line-up is very different from last year. This time players like Lee-Anne Pace and Melissa Reid will play. These players are fresh out of Evian Masters and are very confident of their abilities.
Some of the top players who have confirmed their availability are, Sophie Gustafson, Laura Davies, Caroline Hedwall and Christina Kim.
The second reason is the prize fund that has become a major attraction of the event. In fact, many players are looking forward to the event in order to improve their standing on the money list. The prize fund amounts to 350,000 Euros and is among the largest
in Europe.
This time, Irish Ladies Open is hosted by Killeen Castle. This golf course is designed by the renowned player and designer Jack Nicklaus.
The course is located in the heart of the Irish countryside and offers the visitors a gratifying view of the Irish scenery.
This year, Suzann Pettersen will face tough competition from the best talent of women golf. Experts are very unsure about her chances. The tournament is just around the corner and the leaderboard will say it all.
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