Written By: LPGA Communications @LPGA
The inaugural Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play Hosted by Shadow Creek is down to four players, vying for the LPGA Tour’s first match-play title since 2017. American Ally Ewing will take on Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn in Sunday’s first semifinal match, while China’s Shanshan Feng, who won her quarterfinal match with a 50-foot birdie on the first playoff hole, will face off with Germany’s Sophia Popov.
The four players survived three days of group play and two knock-out matches on the extremely difficult Shadow Creek layout. They also pushed through five days of blazing Las Vegas sun and heat, with daily midday temperatures hovering around 100.
Danielle Kang (5) def. Bronte Law (44), 2 up
In a match-up for formidable match-play competitors, local favorite Danielle Kang survived a late charge .
After a 5-and-4 win over Rolex Rankings No. 7 Hyo Joo Kim on Wednesday, Alison Lee had a gut-it-out match with Megan Khang on Thursday. The MGM Resort.
Danielle Kang is one of four MGM Resorts ambassadors in the 64-player Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play field this week, joined by Natalie Gulbis, Alison L.