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How golfer Shannon Tan politely chipped away at my confidence
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ST Assistant Sports Editor Rohit Brijnath (left) watches as Singaporean professional golfer Shannon Tan chips a ball during a chipping challenge at Sentosa Golf Club on Feb 21.
ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
- Shannon Tan demonstrated "grace under pressure" at the 2025 British Open, making a crucial birdie under immense perceived pressure, highlighting her mental fortitude.
- The writer challenged talented golfer Shannon Tan to a chipping contest, showcasing Tan's precise technique against the writer's struggles at Sentosa Golf Club.
- 2025 Order of Merit winner Shannon Tan displayed her exceptional golfing skill and shared chipping insights, culminating in a perfect final shot and demonstrating generosity.
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Years ago in a conversation someone asked the writer Ernest Hemingway, who was fascinated by bullfighting, what he meant by “guts”. He replied: “I mean grace under pressure.” It’s a version of this that athletes produce every day in varying quantities.
Like Shannon Tan at the 2025 British Open.
