S pore golfer Shannon Tan claims second Ladies European Tour title with German Masters victory

SINGAPORE – Moments after sinking the putt that sealed her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title, Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan remained composed, her expression stoic as she showed little emotion, before her fellow players rushed over and doused her in champagne.

The 21-year-old had just held on for a dramatic one-shot victory at the Amundi German Masters on June 29, closing with a three-over 76 for a nine-under 283 total at Green Eagle Golf Courses’ North Course in Winsen (Luhe).

German Helen Briem (73) ended a stroke behind at the €300,000 (S$446,780) event, while New Zealand’s Amelia Garvey (72) was two shots back in third.

Reflecting on her victory, Tan said: “It feels incredible. It wasn’t the round I was hoping for today, but I’m really proud of how I battled out there.

“Every win means a lot, but to get my second title on the LET, and to do it during my first trip to Germany and on a tough course like this, makes it even more special.”

Nicknamed the “Green Monster” for its length and water hazards, the 6,293-yard layout lived up to its reputation, especially in blustery final-round conditions.

After opening rounds of 70 and 69, Tan fired a 68 on moving day to take the outright lead, with her closest competitor Hannah Screen from England three shots behind.

Tan held a comfortable lead, extending it to five shots after eight consecutive pars, while Screen slipped out of contention with four bogeys and a quadruple bogey.

However, she had to endure a difficult stretch as back-to-back bogeys on holes 9 and 10 saw her lead cut to two, with Briem closing the gap with a birdie on the 11th.

She responded also with a birdie on the 11th to regain some breathing room, but another bogey on