{"id":1254173,"date":"2024-10-15T12:17:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/?p=1254173"},"modified":"2024-10-15T12:23:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:23:28","slug":"lee-and-tavatanakit-set-for-riyadh-showdown-in-aramco-team-series-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/lee-and-tavatanakit-set-for-riyadh-showdown-in-aramco-team-series-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee and Tavatanakit set for Riyadh showdown in Aramco Team Series finale"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Riyadh Golf Club is set to host an exciting finale to the 2024 Aramco Team Series presented by PIF, where two of golf\u2019s most prominent talents \u2014 Alison Lee and Patty Tavatanakit \u2014 will return to the scene of their past triumphs.<\/p>\n

For Alison Lee, this year\u2019s tournament brings back memories of her stunning 2023 performance, when she dominated the field with a record-breaking final score of 29-under-par, setting a new 54-hole benchmark on the Ladies European Tour (LET). Returning to Riyadh as the defending champion from 31 October to 2 November<\/strong>, the American is ready to relive the magic that saw her card a final-round 65 and secure a career-defining win.<\/p>\n

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Solheim Cup winner Alison Lee is relishing the chance to defend her Riyadh title.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Winning in Riyadh last year was a career highlight for me. The energy and support were incredible, and I felt like everything came together perfectly on the course,” Lee reflected. “I\u2019m looking forward to bringing that same energy and focus to this year\u2019s event as it\u2019s always special to return to a place where you\u2019ve had such a memorable win.”<\/p>\n

Lee recently represented Team USA in the 2024 Solheim Cup and is arriving in Saudi Arabia with momentum on her side. But her competition is equally fierce \u2014 and familiar.<\/p>\n

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Defending champion Alison Lee heads to Riyadh hoping to create history once again.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Patty Tavatanakit, ranked No. 22 in the world, is no stranger to the Riyadh Golf Club\u2019s unique challenges. Earlier this year, the Thai star celebrated an emotional victory at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International, her first title since 2021. That win, on the very same course, reinvigorated her confidence and set the stage for her current form.<\/p>\n

\u201cLifting that trophy earlier this year in Riyadh was a huge boost for me and a very emotional win,\u201d Tavatanakit explained. \u201cIt felt like a turning point in my career and gave me the confidence to win another title straight off the back of it. Coming back to the same course is something I\u2019m really excited about, and I\u2019m ready for the challenge.”<\/p>\n

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Tavatanakit celebrated her first win since 2021 earlier this year in Saudi Arabia\u2019s capital.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the Aramco Team Series (ATS)<\/a><\/strong><\/span> closing out another brilliant season, the Riyadh event will also highlight Golf Saudi\u2019s broader vision for the sport. The series, with its innovative team format, has taken players across four continents \u2014 Tampa, South Korea, London, and Shenzhen \u2014 showcasing the best of women\u2019s golf worldwide. This year\u2019s international winners include Ireland\u2019s Leona Maguire, Korea\u2019s Hyo-Joo Kim, Alexandra Fosterling from Germany, and France\u2019s Celine Boutier.<\/p>\n

The unique structure of the tournament<\/a><\/strong><\/span> brings together teams of three professional golfers and one amateur, creating a dynamic format for golfers and fans alike to enjoy. The $5 million in annual prize money adds to the allure, but beyond the numbers, it has also provided local talent and amateurs with the opportunity to compete alongside \u2014 and learn from \u2014 the world\u2019s best.<\/p>\n

As Lee and Tavatanakit prepare to face off once again, this year\u2019s finale promises to be a captivating showdown at the spectacular Riyadh Golf Club, culminating a season filled with passion, progress, and exceptional golf.<\/p>\n