Park’s ‘World’ feat big boost to TCC Ladies

MANILA, Philippines — Sung Hyun Park showcases the world-class skills she displayed in besting the best of the best in the Women’s World Championship Sunday as she gears up for the $100,000 The Country Club Ladies Invitational beginning tomorrow  in Laguna.

The 25-year-old Seoul native arrived here yesterday and headed straight to the TCC course to conduct some clinic. She will test the long, wind-raked Tom Weiskoph-designed layout in today’s  pro-am tournament where she and a select group of pros team up with the guests and officials of the event’s chief backers.

She will then rush to the Solaire Casino & Resort to grace the press conference at 6 p.m.

The world No. 2 pulled off a  come-from-behind victory in Singapore where she fought back from four strokes down off world No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand then nipped Aussie Minjee Lee by two on a closing 64 for a 273.

“I didn’t think I would win this fast ... I think I will play really comfortable the rest of my season,” said Park, who vowed to emerge as world No. 1 at the end of the season after signing a two-year sponsorship deal with Solaire Resort & Casino two weeks ago.

The two-time Major champion is actually the hands-down pick to win the inaugural TCC Ladies and her presence and victory further lend prestige and honor to the 54-hole championship put up by ICTSI.

For details and reservations for tickets to the TCC Ladies, contact Jocelyn Duque at 09157974751 or email [email protected].

Meanwhile amateur Yuka Saso is expected to bolster the Philippine side’s campaign in the event also serving as the third leg of the TLPGA, bringing with her a game enhanced by pro stints and marked by a number of victories here and abroad.

While opting to downplay her chances against a stellar pro field, the Fil-Japanese hopes to get the most of her rare invite to such a major tournament organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. and  featuring some of the leading players on the LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA) and the best local shotmakers.