Well, folks, get ready for a golf extravaganza in Shenzhen thatโs about to knock your socks off!
The Shenzhen Aramco Team Series, organized by Golf Saudi and the China Golf Association (CGA), is teeing off at the legendary Mission Hills Resort from October 4-6, 2024.
And let me tell you, the lineup is more stacked than a Sunday brunch buffet, with Chinaโs finest and the LPGAโs fiercest ready to take a swing at glory.
Leading the charge is the young prodigy Ruoning Yin. At just 21, sheโs already got more feathers in her cap than a peacock in full display.
The World No. 5 and Chinaโs top-ranked golfer, Yin made a serious splash with her victory at the 2023 KPMG Womenโs PGA Championship.
And if that wasnโt enough, sheโs also racked up the most consecutive wins on the China LPGA Tour.
Fresh off her recent triumph with Thailandโs Atthaya Thitkul at the Dow Championship, Yin is chomping at the bit to debut in the Shenzhen Aramco Team Series.
“Iโve heard a lot about the Aramco Team Series from other players on Tour who say how much fun it is to play as part of a team,” Yin said, probably with that fire in her eyes.
“Itโs a unique event, and after enjoying the team format at the Dow Championship, Iโm excited to debut in this series. I canโt wait to play before a home crowd and feed off their energy.”
Joining her is none other than Xiyu Lin, Chinaโs very own Olympic bronze medalist.
Linโs back to defend her crown after last yearโs dramatic victory at the Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong. Now, that wasnโt just any victory.
The final round got washed out by rain, and Lin had to win it the hard wayโin a playoff against Jin Young Ko. Sheโs looking for her first win since that nail-biter and is pretty pumped about getting another shot in Shenzhen.
“Playing in Hong Kong last year was a great experience, even with the shortened tournament due to the rain,” Lin shared.
“I’m hoping we’ll get to play all three days this time around! Returning as the defending individual champion, I always strive to do my best.
Still, I’m especially excited to see such a high-calibre tournament being brought to mainland China and the talented field it attracts.”
And it doesnโt stop there, folks. The Shenzhen Aramco Team Series isnโt just a flashy name; itโs a cornerstone of the Ladies European Tour (LET) with a whopping $5 million USD prize fund.
The eventโs unique formatโcombining team play and individual stroke playโmakes it a thrill ride from start to finish.
For this leg in Shenzhen, weโve got 28 teams of three pros and one lucky amateur duking it out over two days of team action, followed by a three-day battle for individual glory.
Now, letโs talk about Alison Lee. The LPGA star and upcoming Solheim Cup warrior has been making quite the waves herself.
Lee lit up Riyadh Golf Club last year with a jaw-dropping 29-under-par finish, setting a new 54-hole scoring record.
Sheโs back in the mix and gunning for her third Aramco Team Series title after notching wins in Sotogrande and Riyadh. With a recent T3 finish in London, sheโs ready to give Yin and Lin a run for their money.
And then thereโs Angel Yin, another American sharpshooter and a key part of Team USAโs Solheim Cup squad in 2023.
Ranked World No. 32, Yin is back for her second Aramco Team Series appearance this year after a rocky cut in London.
Sheโs looking to bounce back in Shenzhen and show why sheโs one of the most formidable players on the circuit.
Not to be outdone, Chinaโs Muni He will also grace the fairways at Mission Hills.
Sheโs as known for her social media savvy as her skills with a 7-iron. After a T33 finish in the weather-shortened Hong Kong edition last year, Muni is keen to show her home fans what sheโs really made of.
So, grab your visors and sunblock because the Shenzhen Aramco Team Series is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying events on the golfing calendar.
A stellar field, a unique format, and the unpredictable drama of golfโwhat more could you ask for?
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