PETALING JAYA: The world could well be her oyster as youngster Mirabel Ting takes a bold first step toward her ultimate goal of becoming the first Malaysian to win on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.
In a surprise move, the 19-year-old has decided to turn professional and will make her debut at the Amundi Evian Championship in France next week, which is one of the five women's golf Major events.
The timing of her decision may raise eyebrows, as she still has one year left before graduating from Florida State University in the United States.
After having achieved almost all there is to achieve in the highly competitive US collegiate scene, Mirabel is perhaps ready to take on the big guns in the pro ranks.
The Miri-born star admitted it was a carefully considered move – one fully backed by the unwavering support of her close-knit family.
"Thank you amateur golf. I can't wait for the next chapter," said Mirabel, who announced her move on Instagram yesterday.
"I'm super excited to make my first professional debut at the Amundi Evian Championship.
"A 10-year-old Mirabel could never have imagined this moment but after years of dedication and heart, I'm proud to announce that I'm turning professional and chasing my dream of playing on the LPGA Tour.
Mirabel, who finished the 2024-2025 season as the No. 1 ranked collegiate female golfer in US, said it was a journey of faith.
"I can't wait to see where the journey leads," she added.
