PRESSEL TO PLAY IN JAPAN AND WILL DONATE HALF PRIZEMONEY

FROM THE GOLF.COM WEBSITE
Morgan Pressel is returning to Japan to defend a title, and will give half of whatever prizemoney she wins to the American Red Cross toward relief efforts for tsunami and earthquake victims.
Pressel, pictured, confirmed earlier this week that  she would play in the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup from May 5-8. It will be held at Ibaraki Golf Club and is considered the first major of the year on the Japan LPGA Tour.
Pressel says she holds a special place in her heart for Japan, and she hopes the tournament can help boost morale in the area. Ibaraki is about 150 miles south of Sendai, the area hardest hit by the March 11 disaster. She also says she's honoured to have a chance to give back to the country in a time of need.
Pressel's own foundation has raised nearly $2 million toward fighting breast cancer.