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Thailand’s ace Golfer Panuphol Pittayarat is a man on a mission. The Golfer claimed a special victory at the Thailand Open after closing with an even-par 70 at the US$300,000 Asian Tour event on Sunday.
The bubbly Thai became the fifth local player to lift the prestigious Thailand Open trophy after holding off the strong challenge from countryman Poom Saksansin at the Thai Country Club.
“This means everything to me,” Panuphol said. “This is my national trophy, my home course and this is where I practice.”
The 25-year-old Panuphol battled nerves heading into the final six holes where he bogeyed 13 and 18, and almost found the water hazard with his third shot on the par-5 17th hole. He held on to victory after signing for a 13-under-par 267 total.
“I felt a bit of nerve coming down the stretch but I kept it cool and patient,” Panuphol said. “I tried not to let the nerves affect my thinking, my game or feeling. I think I kept things under control pretty well.”
The baby-faced Poom, who represented Asia at the EurAsia Cup earlier this year, overtook the lead early in the round but struggled to maintain his title charge following bogeys on 10 and 12.
He ended his campaign on a 70 to settle for second place, one shot back of the champion Panuphol while 20-year-old Sarit Suwannarut enjoyed his best result on the Asian Tour after securing third place.
The victory was especially sweet for Panuphol as he won the revered Thailand Open trophy on his home course. The victory also marked a return to form for the Thai who came into the tournament following four straight missed cuts.
With the win Panuphol also took the early lead in the 2018/2019 Panasonic Swing race.
David Gleeson and Scott Hend were the best of the Australians, each sharing sixth place, while Jake Higginbottom finished tied 13th.
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