Wednesday Preview - ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open

The second event of the LPGA season is now upon us, as the LPGA heads "DOWN UNDA!" (said in the most stereotypical way) for the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open...and yes, that is quite the mouthful.

Course: The Victoria Golf Club. Doing a slight bit of research on it, the course seems to be absolutely gorgeous, with the accommodations being even better. This is an Australian definition of luxury.

Strength Of Field: B. We're still missing the top Korean professionals, but Stacy Lewis and Suzann Pettersen, as well as many of the top American and European pros are teeing it up, so there is still a rather strong cast for this event.

Extra Tidbits: JiYai Shin won the event last year, but in a rather headscratching move, she has decided not to return to defend her title. Shin gave up her LPGA Tour card this year and decided to focus on playing golf in Japan this season...Ariya Jutanugarn returns to action after missing several months with a shoulder injury. Ariya was in position to win the LET Order Of Merit until suffering a shoulder injury at the LPGA Championship. Her sister, reigning Rookie Of The Year Moriya, is also in the field...Charley Hull, who famously dominated Paula Creamer at the Solheim Cup, will be playing with Creamer for the first two rounds of the tournament.

Fantasy Four:

Jessica Korda - Past champion, coming off a victory in the Bahamas. Should be swinging free and feeling good with an extra boost of confidence.

Karrie Webb - Hall of Famer and native Australian who always seems to come into form when the tour returns to the continent. Had a disappointing week last week, but has the mental strength to put it behind her.

Stacy Lewis - Almost pulled off a victory in the Bahamas and should contend again this week,

Hee Young Park - "Rocket" is rounding into form with a win last season and several top finishes to put herself in position to make the Korean Team for the International Crown event. With Shin gone from the LPGA and Na Yeon Choi slightly struggling, the door is open for Park to become one of the top Koreans.

(SLEEPER) Eun-Hee Ji - Struggled since winning the US Open in 2009, but has rebounded in the past season and a half. Could be a golfer to watch over the next couple of months.