Tan Rested And Ready For Third Major Test

Fresh from a London break after LET win in Germany, she is primed for Evian Championship

- Kimberly Kwek

Victory at the German Masters on June 29 saw Shannon Tan pick up a cheque for €45,000 (S$67,500). But the Singaporean golfer also earned another cherished reward – a well-deserved break.

To celebrate her second Ladies European Tour (LET) career title, she spent five days in London to rest and recover, a priority for her this season, while tucking into some of her favourite Singaporean dishes like bak chor mee and har cheong gai (prawn paste chicken).

After that, it was back to work as the 21-year-old prepares for the Evian Championship, her first Major of the season.

She said: "Something I've learnt this year is how important rest is. Taking short breaks here and there has really helped me stay fresh."

It is a significant shift from her debut season on the LET in 2024, when she played 29 events, including the Magical Kenya Ladies Open where she recorded her maiden title, which eventually led to her feeling burnt out and fatigued.

Towards the end of the season, she began experiencing pain in her right elbow, later traced to a tight rotator cuff in her shoulder.

To avoid a repeat, Tan has trimmed her schedule this season to 22 or 23 tournaments.

Her first year on tour was a steep learning curve, but it gave her invaluable experience competing on the LET.