Golf: Refreshed and recharged, Patty ready to lead Thai challenge at HSBC Women's World C'ship

Patty Tavatanakit's stunning victory earlier this month at the ANA Inspiration has catapulted her into the spotlight. PHOTO: AFP
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SINGAPORE - The world was very different the last time Patty Tavatanakit was in Singapore for a golf tournament in February 2018. There was no pandemic and no pressure.

As the metal barricades - for safe distancing - around the Sentosa Golf Club (SGC) practice putting green indicate life in 2021 is much changed, so are the weight of expectations on the 21-year-old as she makes her debut at the HSBC Women's World Championship.

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