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Lincicome set for Dubai Ladies Classic debut

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DUBAI: Famed for her prodigious length off the tee, Brittany Lincicome will take the excitement level up a notchwhent­heamerican­powerhouse makes her irst appearance at the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic at Emirates Golf Club from Dec.6-9.

A two-time major winner, Lincicome will join Dame Laura Davies, Women’s British Open champion In-kyung Kim and Charley Hull among other top-draws in headlining a sterling cast for the seasonendi­ng Ladies European Tour event.

Nicknamed “Bam Bam” for her power, Lincicome has strung together an impressive streak on the LPGA Tour, highlighte­d by seven wins, including two major championsh­ips, and six Solheim Cup appearance­s.

More glory is around the corner for a seasoned golfer whose longest drive was measured at 369 yards when she hits the Majlis course, hoping her well-rounded game will be up for the challenge.

“I am extremely delighted by the opportunit­y to compete in Dubai. It will be fun playing at The Majlis, a course that I have seen on TV many times. I am happy with my game, but I don’t want to get ahead of myself. Will take things as they come, step by step.

“I have a great respect for players on the Ladies European Tour and their competitiv­eness is second to none. I’ll have to be at the top of my game since the tournament attracts a top-class field every year,” said Lincicome whose 2017 season on the LPGA is highlighte­d by victory at the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic.

 ??  ?? Brittany Lincicome will join the stellar line-up for the prestigiou­s tourney, which begins on Dec.6.
Brittany Lincicome will join the stellar line-up for the prestigiou­s tourney, which begins on Dec.6.

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