Kelly Leading The Charge

Kelly Tan

22-Aug-23 21:00

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This episode, we're joined by Kelly Tan, the top-ranked golfer in the nation and a prominent figure in the LPGA, has gained widespread recognition over the years and has become a house-hold name internationally. She achieved significant accomplishments as an amateur, a three-time winner of the Malaysian Ladies Amateur Open . As the Maybank Championship, now the most lucrative LPGA event in Asia, made its comeback, Kelly was designated as the ASEAN Ambassador where in this role, she takes charge of organizing junior clinics and providing guidance through mentorship programs within the country. This week, we are pleased to have her join our program as we delve into her journey and learn more about this initiative and her career so far.

Image credit: maybank.com

Produced by: Daryl Ong

Presented by: Daryl Ong

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Categories: sports

Tags: golfing, Maybank Championship, bar none, sports, lpga,

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