CTBC Ladies Open First Day: Local Hopeful Shih Cheng-hsuan Shoots 69 to Tie for Lead
On the first day of the CTBC Ladies Open, a tournament co-sanctioned by the TLPGA and Japan's secondary tour, Taiwanese player Shih Cheng-hsuan shot a 69 with four birdies and one bogey to tie for the lead. This event is highly anticipated as the winner will gain entry rights to next year's JLPGA tour.
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(CNA, by reporter Li Chien-chung, Taipei, 14th) In the first round of the CTBC Ladies Golf Open, co-sanctioned by the TLPGA and Japan's secondary tour, held today at the Orient Golf & Country Club, local favorite Shih Cheng-hsuan carded four birdies and one bogey for a score of 69, tying for the lead with three other players.
The CTBC Ladies Open, co-sanctioned by the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Association (TLPGA) and Japan's secondary tour, boasts a total prize purse of 50 million JPY (approximately NT$10 million), with the champion taking home 9 million JPY. The winner will also earn playing rights for the first half of next year's JLPGA primary tour.
Today's first round was delayed by two hours due to heavy rain at the course in the morning. However, Shih Cheng-hsuan, who grew up in Yilan, has developed a resilience to wind and rain from a young age. Her excellent performance in the first round was mainly due to her grasp of the course setup and conditions.
In a post-round interview, she mentioned: "Because of the rain today, the greens weren't as hard, and the yardage on the fairways was easier to calculate, so there were more opportunities for greens in regulation. My performance was generally very good today, and my drives were also able to stay on the fairway. I think if the weather is a bit better tomorrow, my putting will be more aggressive."
Chinese player Shi Yuli also shot a 69 to tie for the lead. Her sister, Shi Yuting, is currently playing on the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA) tour.
Shi Yuli stated, "This is my first Taiwan Tour event this year. Just like in the qualifying tournament, I seem to play particularly well when it rains. Overall, my putting was very good today, and I made many good saves. I hope to keep it up." (Edited by: Li Hsi-chang) 1150514
(CNA, by reporter Li Chien-chung, Taipei, 14th) In the first round of the CTBC Ladies Golf Open, co-sanctioned by the TLPGA and Japan's secondary tour, held today at the Orient Golf & Country Club, local favorite Shih Cheng-hsuan carded four birdies and one bogey for a score of 69, tying for the lead with three other players.
The CTBC Ladies Open, co-sanctioned by the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Association (TLPGA) and Japan's secondary tour, boasts a total prize purse of 50 million JPY (approximately NT$10 million), with the champion taking home 9 million JPY. The winner will also earn playing rights for the first half of next year's JLPGA primary tour.
Today's first round was delayed by two hours due to heavy rain at the course in the morning. However, Shih Cheng-hsuan, who grew up in Yilan, has developed a resilience to wind and rain from a young age. Her excellent performance in the first round was mainly due to her grasp of the course setup and conditions.
In a post-round interview, she mentioned: "Because of the rain today, the greens weren't as hard, and the yardage on the fairways was easier to calculate, so there were more opportunities for greens in regulation. My performance was generally very good today, and my drives were also able to stay on the fairway. I think if the weather is a bit better tomorrow, my putting will be more aggressive."
Chinese player Shi Yuli also shot a 69 to tie for the lead. Her sister, Shi Yuting, is currently playing on the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA) tour.
Shi Yuli stated, "This is my first Taiwan Tour event this year. Just like in the qualifying tournament, I seem to play particularly well when it rains. Overall, my putting was very good today, and I made many good saves. I hope to keep it up." (Edited by: Li Hsi-chang) 1150514