DUBAI -- Shanshan Feng will spice up the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters with a distinct Chinese flavour when she makes her maiden appearance in the season-ending Ladies European Tour event to be held under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The first golfer from mainland China to win a major title when she captured the LPGA Championship in June earlier this year, Feng will further bolster a star-studded field which includes the likes of defending champion Alexis Thompson, Michelle Wie and seasoned Laura Davies. At present ranked fifth in the world, Feng believes her victory on the US women’s circuit, could provide enough stimulus to spark golf’s popularity growth in China.
"Hopefully it's going to help golf in China because I want to be Li Na for golf in China," said the 23-year-old, referring to the superstar status enjoyed by her compatriot after her first win in the 2011 French Open.
“There are good players from China, young players, right now. I became the first one, but I'm sure there will be a second, third, more people winning in the States and winning majors,” said Feng who started playing golf at the age of 10.
A strong finish at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, starting from December 5 to 8 at the Emirates Golf Club, will certainly add to her growing popularity and cap a ground-breaking year for Feng, who boasts seven professional wins, including five on the Japanese Tour and one on the Ladies European Tour since turning pro in 2007.
“A win in Dubai will certainly ice the cake, but for that to happen to I will have to bring in my A-game since the field is studded with a host of potential winners from both sides the Atlantic,” said the rising Chinese star.
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