Tseng attempting to complete career slam
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July 7, 2011, Thursday
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THERE was a time when Yani Tseng shied away from socializing on the golf course.
The top-ranked Chinese Taipei golfer was so insecure about her broken English that she would stay away from others in her group at LPGA events, rather than even attempt a conversation.
These days, Tseng's English has become almost as polished as her golf game.
The charismatic and well-spoken Tseng has become the face of women's golf - a title even bestowed on her by idol and friend Annika Sorenstam. The 22-year-old is dominating like her childhood hero, too, capturing the LPGA Championship by 10 strokes two weeks ago to become the youngest player to claim four LPGA majors.
This weekend, Tseng can finish off her career grand slam by winning the US Women's Open at The Broadmoor, a very long and challenging course.
Even with so much at stake, Tseng hardly feels any added pressure. For that, she can thank Sorenstam, who's easing her mind by giving her some pointers and tips about the course. Sorenstam won the 1995 US Open, the first of her 10 major titles.
"We have good wine and we chat a little bit," said Tseng, who bought Sorenstam's house in Florida two years ago and has been quickly filling it up with trophies.
"She tells me she enjoys watching me play."
Especially at majors, where Tseng has typically thrived. Of her eight career LPGA Tour wins, half have been on the biggest of stages.
"I know at a major, you're not going to be shooting a lot of low scores," Tseng said. "You just need to be patient. If I make bogeys, no worries.
"If it's a normal tournament, I worry too much."
The top-ranked Chinese Taipei golfer was so insecure about her broken English that she would stay away from others in her group at LPGA events, rather than even attempt a conversation.
These days, Tseng's English has become almost as polished as her golf game.
The charismatic and well-spoken Tseng has become the face of women's golf - a title even bestowed on her by idol and friend Annika Sorenstam. The 22-year-old is dominating like her childhood hero, too, capturing the LPGA Championship by 10 strokes two weeks ago to become the youngest player to claim four LPGA majors.
This weekend, Tseng can finish off her career grand slam by winning the US Women's Open at The Broadmoor, a very long and challenging course.
Even with so much at stake, Tseng hardly feels any added pressure. For that, she can thank Sorenstam, who's easing her mind by giving her some pointers and tips about the course. Sorenstam won the 1995 US Open, the first of her 10 major titles.
"We have good wine and we chat a little bit," said Tseng, who bought Sorenstam's house in Florida two years ago and has been quickly filling it up with trophies.
"She tells me she enjoys watching me play."
Especially at majors, where Tseng has typically thrived. Of her eight career LPGA Tour wins, half have been on the biggest of stages.
"I know at a major, you're not going to be shooting a lot of low scores," Tseng said. "You just need to be patient. If I make bogeys, no worries.
"If it's a normal tournament, I worry too much."
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