MANILA, Philippines — Majors could be too daunting a task even for seasoned LPGA Tour campaigners. But rookie Bianca Pagdanganan is taking her first major test in stride, not so much to ease the pressure but more so to be able to stay focused on the arduous mission.
“Major or not, I like to have the same level of focus whenever I prepare for an event. I always give it a lot of importance,” said Pagdanganan, thrilled of the chance to slug it out with the world’s best in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship unwrapping Thursday (Friday in Manila) at the Aronimink Golf Club n Newtown Square in Pennsylvania.
The 22-year-old driving leader drew a rather late start at 1:18 p.m. at the backside of par-72 layout with American Cydney Clanton and Aussie Katherine Kirk, who have a combined 20-year experience on the world’s premier circuit.
The power hitter heads to the premier championship coming off a long rest after failing to secure a spot in last week’s ShopRite LPGA Classic in New Jersey. She last saw action in the Portland Classic last month.