LPGA Tour: Pagdanganan ‘Whacks It' Like No Other
The Philippine Star|October 28, 2020
There’s a new young Asian talent to follow on the LPGA Tour, and for a change, she’s not South Korean, Japanese or Thai – but from the Philippines.
LPGA Tour: Pagdanganan ‘Whacks It' Like No Other

Rookie Bianca Pagdanganan, who turns 23 on Wednesday, has been captivating observers with her relaxed demeanor and prodigious power since making her pro debut in July.

Pagdanganan finished tied ninth two weeks ago in her first major, the PGA Championship, and was then tied for third Sunday at the Drive On Championships behind winner Ally McDonald and world No. 5 Danielle Kang to rocket to 43rd in the 2020 money list after playing only six events.

But it’s her length off the tee which has many believing she could be the future of women’s golf.

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