New Golf Stars For 2010(III)

5. Amanda Blumenherst

Much talked of as a golfing talent, Amanda put a full-time university career ahead of turning pro. Odd to think she is the same age as Paula Creamer and yet her rookie year is anticipated so much. She is US Women's Amateur Champion 2008, winner of the 2010 LPGA Q School 2009 and double Curtis Cup winner. She would like to swap places with Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean. She insists that golf is not the be all and end all, but she also believes that doesn't stop her maximising her ability - if anything it helps her remain fresh and motivated.

Where she could shine in 2010: Keep an eye on the forecast and wait for the sun to come out because Blumenherst admits that she "hates cold weather".

Main aim in 2010: Young American ladies golf needs a boost (only six Americans finished in the top 20 at Q School) and Blumenherst can join Michelle Wie in prompting a revival.

6.Azahara Munoz

Talented college and amateur golfer who won on her first pro start - the 2009 Madrid Masters. Azahara is 2009 British Amateur Champion, 2008 US Amateur runner-up. Aza played her US college golf at Arizona State with Sweden's Anna Nordqvist whose own rookie season in 2009 reaped two wins on the LPGA Tour, including a major. Going low in the final round in Madrid held no terrors for her, nor did taking on major champion Nordqvist in the play-off: she hit a 6-iron approach into the par-five 18th hole and holed out for a winning eagle.

Where she could shine in 2010: Look out for her in the Mexican events (there are now three on tour and the Europeans have done well in them, perhaps she'll feel even more at home with the language). She also likes links golf so remember her name for the Ricoh British Open.

Main aim in 2010: To settle in to life on the pro circuit as comfortably as her old team-mate Nordqvist managed in 2009.

Believe it or not. They will shine the 2010 year of golf sports.

New Golf Stars For 2010(I)

New Golf Stars For 2010(II)