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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Thai golfers dominate Maybank Championship qualifiers
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand displayed the immense strength in depth they possess in women's golf after sweeping all five qualifying slots at the Maybank Championship Asean qualifiers today. Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul topped the standings after carding a two-day seven-under 137 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in Bukit Kiara. Achiraya Sriwong (five-under 139) and Namo Luangnitikul (even-par 144) rounded out a top three comprised of amateur players. Cholcheva Wongras (two-over 146) and Kan Bunnabodee were joint-fourth, claiming the remaining two qualifying slots. It was, however, not to be for Malaysian duo Ng Jing Xuen and Genevieve Ling who finished just one stroke behind. The duo shared sixth spot on three-over 147. The soft-spoken Kritchanya, who is only 17, was all smiles after booking her slot in the Maybank Championship tournament proper on Oct 30-Nov 2. "Of course I am really happy to secure my place in the Maybank Championship in October," said Kritchanya. "This is the first time I have competed outside of Thailand so it is very special for me. "I had a lot of fun here as I was also able to sink a hole-in-one yesterday (hole four)." Jing Xuen, also 17, took the result in her stride. "Yesterday (Aug 12) was a bit more hectic but I am pleased to be able to come back today," said Jing Xuen, who claimed gold at the 2023 Phnom Penh Sea Games. "I'd say my putting was really good today, it was just that my risk management was a little bit off. "In the end I was just one shot off (qualifying) but I guess that is just golf for you. I accept it and will keep working harder." Only the top-five finishers booked their spots in the US$3 million (RM12.7 million) showpiece, which returns for its third edition as the richest LPGA Tour stop in Asia. Earning a place in the elite 78-player field guarantees a minimum payout of approximately US$5,400 (RM22,720) as the tournament is a no-cut event.
Bangkok Post
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Bangkok Post
Drama as Thai girls bag maiden junior world title
TOYOTA CITY: Before last year, Thailand never got its girls' team to qualify for the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup. And they were one of the feel-good stories in 2024, placing second behind a record United States victory. This week, Thailand sent nearly the same roster to see if they could do at least something similar. And it was their lone newcomer who delivered a championship -- albeit one in nail-biting fashion. Shaking off a watery tee shot at Friday's 18th hole, Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul managed to scramble for a winning bogey as Thailand edged hosts Japan by one shot to win the team title at Chukyo Golf Club. "It means a lot for us," Kritchanya said after signing for a closing two-under-par 70 to help Thailand finish on 24-under 552. "We tried very hard to make it, and we finally made it today." "Everybody [back home] will be very happy about it," said coach Pompetch Saraputhi. Her teammates Pimpisa Rubrong and Prim Prachnakorn both shot 71 on Friday. Japan's Mamika Shinchi, who shot a final-round 71, claimed the girls' individual crown after finishing on 13-under 275, two ahead of Kritchanya. Canada's Shauna Liu was third on 279. Prim was tied sixth on 282 while Pimpisa finished ninth on 284. The boys' team trophy went to Japan, who won for the second time in three years, with a total score of 32-under 536, two strokes ahead of the US team. France came third on 548. Colombia's Tomas Restrepo (64) and Japan's Taisei Nagasaki (66) won the boys' individual crown after both finished on 19-under 265. Another US player Brooks Simmons finished third on 267.
