Creamer looking to end drought in Pattaya
Thai fans' favourite Paula Creamer is back in the Kingdom for the fifth time, opening her 2012 campaign in the US$1.5million Honda LPGA Thailand which tees off tomorrow at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course.
The world No 5 arrived in Pattaya yesterday after skipping the Australian Open last week to perform bridesmaid’s duties at her best friend’s wedding. She will be making her fifth appearance in the local tournament, where she boasts two third-place finishes, in 2009 and 2007.
The Florida-based golfer was forced to retire after the first round in 2010 with a with leftthumb injury. She had been on the sidelines for several months before making a major breakthrough in her comeback by winning the US Open the same year.
The “Pink Panther” will try to stem the long title drought she has suffered since landing the US Open trophy in July 2010.
The top 60 LPGA players plus 10 wildcard holders will battle for the Pattaya title over 72 holes without a cut.
Channel 7 broadcast live coverage between 2pm and 5pm on February 16 and 17 and 3pm and 5pm on February 18 and 19.
Tickets at www.Thaiticketmajor.com are Bt300 for February 1617, Bt400 for February 18 and Bt500 for February 19. A fourday ticket is Bt800 (under18s and over60s get in for free)
