Bianca Pagdanganan

Bianca Pagdanganan
Personal information
Born (1997-10-28) 28 October 1997
Height 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Nationality  Philippines
Residence Arizona, U.S.
Career
College Gonzaga University
(2015–2017)
University of Arizona
(2017–present)
Status Amateur
Bianca Pagdanganan
Medal record
Women's golf
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
2018 Jakarta–Palembangteam
2018 Jakarta–Palembangindividual

Bianca Pagdanganan (born 28 October 1997) is an amateur Filipino golfer who plays college golf for the Arizona Wildcats. She was a dual medalist in the 2018 Asian Games, winning a bronze in the women's individual event, and a gold medal in the team event with Yuka Saso and Lois Kaye Go.

Early life and education

A native of Quezon City,[1] Pagdanganan was born on 28 October 1997[2] to Samuel and Carmina Pagdanganan and has two siblings. She attended the Assumption Antipolo High School graduating from the institution in 2015. In 2015, Pagdanganan entered the Gonzaga University in the United States to pursue a major degree in sports management.[1] After two years at Gonzaga, Pagdanganan transferred to the University of Arizona.[2]

Career

Pagdanganan was influenced by her father to take up golf. Her father would bring her along his golf sessions during the weekends.[2]

Collegiate

From 2015 to 2017, Pagdanganan played for the golf team of Gonzaga University.[1] She later represented the University of Arizona and helped the Arizona Wildcats clinch the 2018 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships.[3] Her teammates dubbed her as "The Unicorn" for her skills in golf, particularly her long-driving ability.[4] She intends to pursue a professional career in golf after graduating from university.[2]

National

Prior to moving to the United States, Pagdanganan has competed in national youth tournaments in the Philippines. She won the 2014 Philippine Junior Amateur Open, was a low medalist in the stroke play portion of the 2013 Philippine Amateur Open, and won the 2013 Philippine Ladies Open. She also placed second in the 2012 PHILEX Northern Luzon Regional Amateur Golf Championship and 2013 Philippine Amateur Championship.[1]

International

Internationally, Pagdanganan competes for the Philippines. In the 2018 Asian Games, she clinched a bronze medal in the women's event and a gold medal in the team event with Yuka Saso and Lois Kaye Go.[5]

Amateur wins

  • 2014 Philippine Junior Amateur Open
  • 2017 Philippine Ladies Open, Branch Law Firm-Dick McGuire

Source:[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "2016-17 Women's Golf Roster : Bianca Pagdanganan". Gonzaga University. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Pagdanganan Bianca". Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Bianca Pagdanganan recalls clutch shot, as Arizona wins US NCAA title". ABS-CBN News. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  4. ↑ Romine, Brentley (19 May 2018). "Arizona's Bianca Pagdanganan makes hole-in-one, ties NCAA individual lead". Golfweek. Stilwater, Oklahoma. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "Asian Games: Meet PH golf's golden trio". ABS-CBN News. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  6. ↑ "Bianca Pagdanganan". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
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