• The star-studded event runs from October 4-6 at Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen
• World No. 4 Ruoning Yin set to make her event debut in Shenzhen as Olympic bronze medalist Lin defends title
• The fourth stop in Golf Saudi’s Aramco Team Series presented by PIF will see 28 teams in a two-day team format and a three-day individual competition

IMAGE CAPTION: The Aramco Team Series presented by PIF is set to make its debut in mainland China

Shenzhen, China [DATE] - China’s top talents and formidable LPGA players will converge at this season’s Golf Saudi and China Golf Association (CGA) organized Aramco Team Series presented by PIF in Shenzhen, with Ruoning Yin, Xiyu Lin, Alison Lee, Muni He, and Angel Yin headlining the event at Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen from October 4-6, 2024.

At just 21-years-old, World No. 4 and China’s top golfer Ruoning Yin already boasts a remarkable career. With a Major title win at the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the record for most consecutive wins on the China LPGA Tour, Yin is a force to be reckoned with.

 

IMAGE CAPTION: Ruoning Yin makes her Aramco Team Series presented by PIF debut

Fresh from her victory at the Dow Championship, where she teamed up with Thailand’s Atthaya Thitkul, Yin is eager to compete in another team event, especially in front of a home crowd.

"I’ve heard a lot about the Aramco Team Series from other players on Tour who say how much fun it is to play as part of a team,” said Yin.

“It’s a unique event, and after enjoying the team format at the Dow Championship, I’m excited to debut in this series. I can’t wait to play before a home crowd and feed off their energy.”

 

IMAGE CAPTION: Xiyu Lin returns to the tournament fold to defend her individual title

Joining Yin is Xiyu Lin, this year's Olympic bronze medallist, who returns as the defending champion. Despite the final day of the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong being called off due to weather conditions last year, Lin triumphed in a playoff against Jin Young Ko. Now, Lin is looking for her first win since that event and hopes to leverage her experience to defend her title.

"Playing in Hong Kong last year was a great experience, even with the shortened tournament due to the rain. I'm hoping we'll get to play all three days this time around! Returning as the defending individual champion, I always strive to do my best. Still, I'm especially excited to see such a high-calibre tournament being brought to mainland China and the talented field it attracts."

Organized by Golf Saudi, the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF contributes an annual prize fund of $5 million USD to the Ladies European Tour (LET), bringing its unique and exciting team format to players and fans across three continents throughout the year.

This Shenzhen edition, which is organized in partnership with the CGA, marks the fourth stop in the 2024 series, and will bring together 28 teams of three professionals and one amateur to compete in an exhilarating team competition over two days. Additionally, a three-day individual stroke play competition will see players battle for the individual title.

IMAGE CAPTION: Alison Lee looks to the top spot after finishing in T3 in London in June

LPGA star Alison Lee will represent Team USA at the Solheim Cup later this summer. Lee made headlines last year with her impressive performance at Riyadh Golf Club, finishing 29-under-par and setting a new 54-hole scoring record on the Ladies European Tour (LET). Having secured both of her professional wins at the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF events - Sotogrande in 2021 and Riyadh in 2023 – Lee is poised to challenge Yin and Lin for the coveted title, following a T3 finish in London earlier this year.

Lee will be joined by fellow American Angel Yin, who was part of Team USA in 2023, narrowly missing out on the Solheim Cup title to Team Europe. Ranked world No. 32, Yin makes her second Aramco Team Series presented by PIF appearance this year, after missing the cut in London.

China’s Muni He will also compete at Mission Hills, following her T33 finish at last year’s weather-shortened event in Hong Kong. Known for her captivating style on the course and her prominent social media presence, He is a popular golfer and a regular competitor on the LPGA Tour.

With a strong field co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour (LET) and CLPGA, fans are in for an exciting three days of competition in the heart of Shenzhen. To stay up to date on the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF visit aramcoteamseries.com or follow the event on social media @aramcoteamseries.

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About the Aramco Team Series Events

The Aramco Team Series events are both unique and historic and epitomize Aramco’s status as one of the most committed investors in female golf today. The investment by Aramco as the headline sponsor makes them one of the biggest backers of the women’s game. The five Aramco Team Series events are a significant step forward for women’s sports and follow the hugely successful Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by PIF and Saudi Ladies Team International.

The Aramco Team Series is the first team event series of its kind on any professional tour. Taking place across three continents, the tournaments will see the world’s best players team up with amateur golfers to compete for $1 million in prize funds. Using a unique draft system, team captains will pick one pro teammate, before being allocated a third via a random draw. Completing each team will be one amateur golfer. As well as competing for the team trophy, the professionals will also vie for an individual title, offering Rolex Rankings and Solheim Cup ranking points, and will be part of the LET Order of Merit Rankings.

This is the only event in world golf where an amateur contributes to the final result in the main team competition. Prize money for the winning team is split between its three professional members.

 

About Golf Saudi

Golf Saudi facilitates uptake and participation in golf through the delivery of world-class facilities, operational excellence and the implementation of industry best practices to position the Kingdom as an exceptional golfing nation. Combined with grass roots training and education programs that introduce people to the game at the earliest opportunity and with the greatest ease, Golf Saudi is committed to delivering a dynamic national development program that transforms the golfing landscape.

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About Saudi Golf Federation

The Saudi Golf Federation is dedicated to promoting and sponsoring the sport of golf, aligning with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. With its headquarters in Riyadh, the federation actively develops organizational and educational strategies to encourage Saudi nationals’ involvement in golf, demonstrating its commitment to fostering the sport's growth and expanding its participant base across the country.

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About Aramco

Aramco is a global integrated energy and chemicals company. We are driven by our core belief that energy is opportunity. From producing approximately one in every eight barrels of the world’s oil supply to developing new energy technologies, our global team is dedicated to creating impact in all that we do. We focus on making our resources more dependable, more sustainable and more useful. This helps promote stability and long-term growth around the world. http://www.aramco.com/

 

About the Ladies European Tour

The LET inspires women and girls to pursue their passion and realise their potential through the game of golf.

At our core, we aim to build and deliver an extensive competitive schedule of events to enable our strong, energetic, proud and confident players to compete at the highest level, pursue their dreams and lead by example.

Our diverse and multicultural membership of 402 professional golfers represents as many as 43 countries. We are a global tour with roots in Europe. We aim to entertain and excite, but also to enhance health and quality of life, as a responsible, committed and respectful partner.

Inspiring – our players are inspiring role models to follow and encourage others to pursue their own dreams.

Passionate – we are driven by a passion to perform to our full potential and get better every day. It’s not just about the money or the glory, but a true love for the game.

Committed – we are fiercely committed to continuous improvement and recognise the grit that it takes to achieve long-term goals.

2024 marks the 46th season since the professional tour was founded in November 1978. This year’s schedule includes 31 events in 20 different countries and a prize fund of at least €34 million.