Bianca Pagdanganan

Bianca Pagdanganan (born 28 October 1997) is an Filipino professional golfer who played 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.

Bianca Pagdanganan
Personal information
Born (1997-10-28) 28 October 1997
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Nationality Philippines
ResidenceArizona, U.S.
Career
CollegeGonzaga University
(2015–2017)
University of Arizona
(2017–present)
Turned professional2020
Current tour(s)LPGA Tour
Bianca Pagdanganan
Medal record
Women's golf
Representing  Philippines
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Asian Games 1 0 1
Southeast Asian Games 2 0 0
Total 3 0 1
Asian Games
2018 Jakarta–Palembangteam
2018 Jakarta–Palembangindividual
Southeast Asian Games
2019 Philippinesteam
2019 Philippinesindividual

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]

Amateur 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] At the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, she won individual and team gold medals.[6]

Professional career

Pagdanganan turned professional in January 2020.[7][8] She earned her LPGA Tour card through the LPGA Q-Series in November 2019.[9]

Amateur wins
  • 2014 Philippine Junior Amateur Open
  • 2017 Philippine Ladies Open, Branch Law Firm-Dick McGuire
  • 2018 Santi Cup
  • 2019 Hawkeye El Tigre Invitational, Southeast Asian Games (gold medal)

Source:[10]

References
  1. "2016-17 Women's Golf Roster : Bianca Pagdanganan". Gonzaga University. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  2. "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. Stillwater, 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. "Pagdanganan led women's golf team bags two golds". CNN Philippines. 8 December 2019 – via YouTube.
  7. "Filipina golfer Bianca Pagdanganan announces she'll turn pro". CNN Philippines. 11 January 2020.
  8. "Players Turned Pro – Women". World Amateur Golf Ranking.
  9. "Muni He Finished 2019 LPGA Q-Series As Second Week Wire-To-Wire Tournament Winner". LPGA. 2 November 2019.
  10. "Bianca Pagdanganan". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
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