Who is likely to shine at South African Women’s Open?
South African Women’s Open is scheduled from July 13 to 15. The highly anticipated event has attracted a great deal of attention from players and fans, and many wonder what the leaderboard will look like.
The entry list of the event is studded with international stars who have already built a reputation for themselves in the previous events. These players are somewhat regular at the events and will probably perform predictably
Amateurs will also take part in the tournament. These come in two varieties, seasoned and brand new. The seasoned amateurs are about to embark on their pro careers. They usually play well and give a tough time to many players.
The question in many people’s mind is which players will outshine the rest? There are several contenders who could surprise the fans.
The most obvious name is Lee-Anne Pace. The South African player is going strong this year with six top-20 finishes. Her best standing so far came in Deloitte Ladies Open. She stood third, with a score of 212.
The next name is that of the defending champion, Tandi Cuningham. She has a title to defend and she has expressed her determination to retain the trophy this year. She fondly remembers her game and vows to repeat the performance this year as well.
Becky Brewerton will also play in the event. She might not surprise the spectators, given her rather low performance over the last years. She went pro in 2003 and has just three wins to her credit since then.
Gwladys Nocera will star the tournament at the sixth position. This high starting position is a testament to her skills as a pro golfer.
She has an amazing pro record. With eleven wins to her credit, she is expected to shine at the South African Women’s Open.
Rebecca Hudson is a well known English golfer who will make an appearance at the event. Not many experts are hopeful about her securing a good position in this tournament.
She has played a rather dull game this year, but she will recover her form just in time to play some good golf.
Stefania Croce is another well known name on the entry list. She has played some great golf and many expect her to beat the competition easily.
She has gained substantial experience by playing in international events. Her best came in Lalla Meryem Cup, where she gained the 14th place.
This year, a number of lesser known players will also try their luck. These players are expected to retain their customary positions on the leaderboard.
One of such players is India’s Sharmila Nicollet. She has been playing a really good game of golf this season and is hopeful to register a good score on the leaderboard.
Last on the list of the likely contenders is Stacey Keating. Many commentators expect that the Australian player will be able to give a tough time to many of the contestants.
She already has two victories under her belt and will be motivated to perform her best in the prestigious tournament.
The question of who will outshine at the South African Women’s Open is not easy to settle. The main reason is the large South African contingent that is determined to keep the trophy at home.
They are opposed by the international participants, each of whom is eyeing the large money prize associated with a decent position on the leaderboard.
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