IN PICS: Eight to watch at Dubai Ladies Masters 2016

Sport360 staff 19:50 05/12/2016
The competition will be fierce this year.

The upcoming Dubai Ladies Masters 2016 is expected to be thrilling affair for all golf lovers.

Here we bring you a list of eight stars to watch out for as the competition kicks off on December 7.

SHANSHAN FENG

The three-time champion, also the highest-ranked player in the field, will be facing a tough competition from her competitors. Feng is also the defending champions and an Olympic bronze winner. She would be wanting to make a good return on one of her happiest hunting ground.

SUZANN PETTERSEN

Pettersen will have a fantastic showdown on her hands against Feng, when the tournament begins at Emirates Golf Club. She has a great LPGA season behind her too. She is a two-time major champion and will be making her Dubai debut.

CHARLIE HULL

The 20-year-old captured the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour championship and should impress at Dubai too.

BETH ALLEN

Having already secured the LET Order of Merit for the year, Allen will be looking to put the icing on the cake when she sets her eyes at Dubai Ladies Masters. A win would just be the perfect finish to the year.

ADITI ASHOK

The LET Rookie of the Year and also a winner of back-to-back titles before the coming Dubai Masters. She has moved up the Order of Merit and a good performance at Dubai will be a fitting end to this year of hers.

LAURA DAVIES

With what will be her 10th straight appearance at Dubai Ladies Masters, Davies just does not look like she’s done just yet, at 52, proving age is just a number.

PAIGE SPIRANAC

Spiranac, had a forgetful last visit to Dubai. Although she has said that she is more motivated and the experience with cyberbullying has made her tougher. Spirinac always attracts plenty of eyeballs.

PORNANONG PHATLUM

The Thai star is a LPGA Tour player and having won the tournament in 2013, could turn out to be a fine competitor for the crown this time.

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