Yani Tseng: Set to be offered an exemption to play in next year's Puerto Rico Open.Yani Tseng, the world's number one woman golfer, is to be offered an invite to play in next year's Puerto Rico Open on the PGA Tour. Sidney Wolf, who is the general chairman of the Puerto Rico Open, has announced that he plans to offer Tseng an exemption to play in the tournament at the Trump International Golf Club, Rio Grande in 2011.
The 22-year-old from Taipei is enjoying a quite remarkable season on the women's circuit having collected no fewer than 11 titles.
Her latest victory came at the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open in China last weekend when she shot a final round 66 to win by seven shots.
"If an opportunity presents itself, I would like to play in a PGA tournament to learn more from male golfers."Yani Tseng Quotes of the week
At the halfway point of that tournament she had admitted to reporters that she would welcome the chance to test herself in a men's event.
"If an opportunity presents itself, I would like to play in a PGA tournament to learn more from male golfers," Tseng stated.
She now looks set to be given that chance with Wolf confirming he intends to offer her an exemption to compete.
"Having the number one player here would open our event to a broader audience," Wolf told Golfweek.
"It could open up the possibility of a LPGA event here, and ultimately help us raise funds for our charities.
"It would also create awareness of Puerto Rico globally, which would economically be very positive for the island."
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