POND: FIVE WHO WILL SHINE AT U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN

CHRISTINA KIM

Here are five players who are primed for big performances this week at the 2011 U.S. Women's Open Championship at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo.:

CHRISTINA KIM

* Last tournament: Missed cut at the Wegmans LPGA Championship

* 2010 U.S. Women's Open finish: Tied for 8th (+5)

AMY YANG

* Last tournament: Tied for 12th at the Wegmans LPGA Championship

* 2010 U.S. Women's Open finish: Tied for 5th (+3)

ALEXIS THOMPSON

* Last tournament: Missed cut at the Wegmans LPGA Championship

* 2010 U.S. Women's Open finish: Tied for 10th (+6)

JANE PARK

* Last tournament: Missed cut at the Wegmans LPGA Championship

* 2010 U.S. Women's Open finish: Did not compete

SHANSHAN FENG

* Last tournament: Tied for 50th at the Wegmans LPGA Championship

* 2010 U.S. Women's Open finish: Missed cut

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