National Golf articles
Saso climbs to No. 8 in world rankings
Yuka Saso boosted her world ranking after finishing at joint ninth place in the recently-concluded 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she was tied with five other participants, according to a report by GMA News. The Filipino-Japanese golfer is now at no. 8 in the latest Rolex women’s golf ranking...
Yuka Saso named PSA Athlete of the Year
Filipina-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso will headline this year's Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards. The country's oldest media organization announced on Sunday that Saso, who quickly made waves in her rookie season as a pro last year, has been named the Athlete of the Year. &qu...
Pagdanganan sets sights on Tokyo Olympics
Bianca Pagdanganan flew back to the United States on Sunday not only to resume her LPGA campaign but also to continue climbing up the world rankings and secure a slot in the Tokyo Olympics scheduled in July.“It’s a goal of mine,” Pagdanganan had said, as she labeled playing in the ...
Bianca, father leave for U.S.
Bianca Pagdanganan is set to fly to the United States on Sunday to continue her preparations for her second year in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour. The 23-year-old superstar will be accompanied by father Sam. They will set up camp in San Diego, California. Since she still car...
Bianca Pagdanganan wants to inspire next generation of PH golfers
Filipina golfer Bianca Pagdanganan wants to fulfill a greater purpose even as she pursues her dreams of becoming a world champion in her sport. The 23-year-old burst into the scene in the 2018 Asian Games, where she won individual bronze and helped the Philippines secure team gold. Since then, she ...
Bianca Pagdanganan: Passion with a purpose
Filipino golfer Bianca Pagdanganan’s journey in the sport took on an added dimension as she was recently tapped as an ambassador of Smart Sports. It was a development that the pro golfer and 2018 Asian Games gold medallist said she welcomes, viewing it as an opportunity to do what she is pass...
Bianca ready to face men
Bianca Pagdanganan is open to playing against male golfers if given the opportunity. “I’ve never thought about that, but if the opportunity arises, why not? If they hand me the invite, I would accept it. That would be pretty cool. But I wouldn’t force it,” said the 23-year-o...
Bianca Pagdanganan hopeful of Olympic spot
After a solid showing in her first year in the LPGA Tour, Filipina golfer Bianca Pagdanganan is looking forward to an even better campaign in 2021 -- one that hopefully includes a stint in the Olympic Games. The 23-year-old Pagdanganan impressed in her rookie season, finishing in the Top 10 of the ...
Pagdanganan finishes strong to salvage 73
It wasn't the kind of start she had expected to launch her bid in the 2020 LPGA Tour's final event. But Bianca Pagdanganan put up a kind of finish that could drive her to back into the thick of things in the next three days. The rookie Pinay ace birdied two of the last three holes at the fr...
Pagdanganan eyes redemption as CME Championship reels off
Bianca Pagdanganan hopes to make the most of the rare chance to play in the final event of the pandemic-disrupted LPGA Tour season – the CME Group Tour Championship which gets under way Thursday (US Time) at the posh Ritz Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. The $3 million event features p...