TAN EYES LPGA TOUR SPOT

After breakthrough maiden LET season, she targets top circuit via Dec 5-9 qualifier

- Kimberly Kwek

An eye-opening maiden professional season for Shannon Tan has yielded many lessons, but most importantly, it has cemented her belief that she can hold her own against the best golfers on the global stage.

Over the past 10 months on the Ladies European Tour (LET), the 20-year-old has played over 20 events in about 16 different countries, including at major tournaments such as the Paris Olympics, Evian Championship and Women's British Open.

While it has not been all smooth sailing, the experience has strengthened her resolve as she embarks on achieving her dream of playing on the prestigious LPGA Tour.

Said Tan: "(The season) has shown me that I can compete with the world's best, which gives me a huge confidence boost.

Knowing that I'm on the right track and seeing my hard work pay off has only fuelled my golfing ambitions further."

After wrapping up her LET season with a tied-16th finish at the Andalucia Open de Espana on Dec 1, Tan will turn her sights to the final qualifying tournament of the LPGA Q-Series at Magnolia Grove Golf Club from Dec 5 to 9.