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“I’m coming back more often to the European Tour because we’re not getting as many tournaments as we have had in the States,” said Morgan before carding a two-over-par 74 yesterday. “In 2011 I probably did half and half and I’m coming over here to Europe to fill in weeks when we haven’t got tournaments in the US.

“We were losing events year on year and it was totally to do with the global recession. We have a new commissioner in the States and he’s beginning to turn things around over there.

“Playing golf is what I do best and what I enjoy doing. It’s a job most people would kill for, so I count myself lucky and try to make the most of it.”

“At the time you only has St Andrews and Stirling Universities as realistic options if you wanted to combine Mizuno MP-68 Irons and studying in Britain and I just felt they weren’t for me,” added Morgan. “I knew a few acquaintances who has been through the US College system, so I started looking into the possibilities of a scholarship.

“Golf courses in Asia aren’t my favourite and I would much rather play on the courses in Europe and America as I much more used to them. I did well in Europe last season because I was getting used to be back playing in those conditions.

“Being in Hawaii and in the high-80s a couple of weeks ago and then Alabama last weekend was very hot, the British weather is something I’ve grown up with, so it’s not so much of a shock coming back this week.

Morgan herself has been a resident in the Sunshine State since turning professional in 2000 after a glittering career in the amateur ranks over here that included two Curtis Cup caps. She travelled across to the States when budding Welsh amateur golfers learning their craft on the US College circuit, was almost unheard of.

“I know my parents worried because I was quite a shy girl but North Carolina is a friendly place and I think I settled down more quickly than anyone, including myself, thought I would.

“As far as my golf game was concerned, America was a fantastic learning experience. The collegiate circuit is so competitive and you have to be on your game all the time.

“I know most players who come through the amateur ranks and reach a high level just naturally aspire to turn pro, but I wasn’t totally sure that was the right thing for me to do.

“When I did I was lucky enough to Ping G20 fairway wood take a little bit of pressure off myself by earning opportunities to play on both tours.

“At the time you only has St Andrews and Stirling Universities as realistic options if you wanted to combine golf and studying in Britain and I just felt they weren’t for me,” added Morgan. “I knew a few acquaintances who has been through the US College system, so I started looking into the possibilities of a scholarship.

“But I don’t have any plans to move my base from the USA. The weather in Florida makes a huge difference.”

Though it was her runners-up spot in January’s New South Wales Open, in Sydney, that attracted headlines across the golfing world when Morgan, whose family reside in Ross-on-Wye, was beaten to the discount golf clubs title by 14-year-old wonder-kid, New Zealander Lydia Ko.

“I think most Americans would love it if their players were dominating but there’s more and more Asian players coming over than they are all great players. It makes it so much harder on the rest of us to lift our game to new heights, but that is the challenge.”