JET-SETTING Joann Hardwick departs for Manila today on the first stop of a two-month schedule which will test not only her golfing skills, but also her stamina.
In the next eight weeks Hongkong's top female golfer will contest eight tournaments in eight countries.
''It's certainly going to be a hectic time for me,'' said the 27-year-old, who by the end of 1993 hopes to be playing as a professional on the lucrative Japanese LPGA Tour.
In preparation, Hardwick has spent almost as much time building up her fitness levels as she has on the practice range at Fanling.
''I've been jogging regularly and have been going to the gym four times a week,'' she said.
Hardwick's playing campaign begins this week at Manila, in the Philippines Open amateur championship along with fellow Hongkong international Bronwen Morrow and Hilary Whittle and Gill Smith.