Making Major cut a 'milestone' in Tan's career
The Straits Times|August 25, 2024
Battling the blustery winds in Scotland, Singapore golfer Shannon Tan knew she had to stay patient if she were to advance at the Women's British Open.
Melvyn Teoh

That was exactly what she did on Aug 23, when she carded a threeunder 69, which not only helped her make the cut at St Andrews, but also create history.

Mixing five birdies against two bogeys in the second round, the 20-year-old placed joint-21st on even-par 144-four shots above the cut line. In the process, she became the first Singaporean to make the cut at a Major since Lam Chih Bing in 2008.

She was eight shots behind second-round leader and world No. 1 Nelly Korda (68) and five behind second-placed Lilia Vu (70) and Charley Hull (72).

In the third round, she had three birdies but also seven bogeys, including six on the back nine, for a 76 and four-over total of 220.

Among the big names who missed the cut were third-ranked Ko Jin-young on 10-over 154, world No.

5 Hannah Green and Ilth-ranked Yuka Saso (both 151).

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