LPGA Match-Play: Tiffany Chan looks ahead to American Amy Olson after second big win at Shadow Creek

Hong Kong’s Chan brushes aside challenging weather to seal second solid win of tournament

After downing American Alison Lee, she has her sights set on Olson in Friday’s final round-robin match

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Tiffany Chan on the ninth hole during the second day of play at Shadow Creek. Photo: AP

Published: 2:25pm, 27 May 2022

Hong Kong’s Tiffany Chan Tsz-ching has made it two wins from two at the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play, beating American Alison Lee 4&3 in hot and windy conditions at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.

Chan took control of the match against Lee in the middle stages with three straight birdies from the sixth to the eighth to earn the pair a “match of the day” title. The 28-year-old had her reservations about facing her good friend Lee, but she soldiered on for the win.

“We were kind of upset because we didn’t want to face each other, because then we can’t advance together. But we had fun out there,” Chan said.

Tiffany Chan (left) and Alison Lee talk while walking the ninth fairway during the second day of round-robin play at Shadow Creek. Photo: AP

“I kind of feel bad. She’s playing well, too, but out there you really just try to make some putts. So I think we don’t feel bad for each other, but it was a good battle. At the end of the day we’re still going to hang out, have dinner, eat again.”

After downing Thailand’s world No 5 Atthaya Thitikul 3&2 the day before, Chan now has her sights set on American Amy Olson in Friday’s final round-robin match – with a place in the event’s knockout stages the ultimate goal.

“We are really trying to save pars and hopefully birdie putts drop out there, so not trying to give myself too much pressure. Game plan worked again, so I’m looking forward to tomorrow,” Chan said.