“Thavorn-Prakash” leads golfers to fight the “Laguna Phuket Championship”

Thaworn Wiratchan and Prayut Maksaeng, two legendary pros in Thailand. Lead golfers to compete in the Asian Tour Phuket Series 2021 “Laguna Phuket Championship” for a total prize money of USD 1 million or approximately 33 million baht at Laguna Golf Phuket, a distance of 6,770 yards. Par 70 Phuket The first swing duel kicks off on Thursday December 2, where the champion will receive a prize money of up to US$180,000 or around 6 million baht.

The Asian Tour concludes the 2020-2021 season of professional golf after a 20-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. With two big shows two weeks in a row in Phuket. And has been dubbed the “Asian Tour Phuket Series” starting with the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship at the Blue Canyon Country Club during 25-28 November. come followed by the Laguna Phuket Championship at Laguna Golf Phuket between December 2-5, with both entries having a total prize pool of US$1 million each, or approximately 33 million baht. Will go to the last two competitions in Singapore next January.

Thaworn Wiratchan, a 54-year-old pro, two-time Asian Tour number one in 2005 and 2012, who holds 18 Asian Tour records, said: “I feel good for Thai golfers that the Asian Tour is back. Like myself, I probably won’t play often because we can’t beat the new generation anymore. If the match comes back as a kid, we have another level of development. Because I saw that during this period, there were many good hits. And we are second to none in this area. This time, it’s like vacationing with family. Chances of playing well are very few. If you qualify, it will be considered as a bonus. However, Thai golfers still have an advantage because we have the opportunity to play every year.”

On the side of Prayut Maksaeng, a famous golfer from Hua Hin The owner of the Japan Senior Tour money-making champion for three years in a row (2016, 2017 and 2018) and the oldest player in this tournament at the age of 55 said, “I’m glad the Asian Tour is back to compete again. Two years after the covid epidemic It will allow many Thai and foreign pros to have a competitive field and create works. I’m glad to be back to play with my friends again because I just came back to Thailand for two days. After playing in Japan for 8 months, this track didn’t set much goals. Just to score the best we can. Tomorrow will be the first day to play without thinking. We are already playing on the field. It’s not about the person leaving. But our experience may be more than others. It’s up to us to score well or not. Putts are not doing well these days. But the body is very ok, no injuries. Nice to see you guys Did a good job last week. especially the column The second place in the championship and this year is very strong. We support all juniors. I want everyone to play well. will come to be our representative.”

There is also a photo event to promote the competition, with “Probank” Suthijate Kuhrattanapisan. The Asian Tour’s lowest scoring record holder at 11-under-par 59 made it into the list of Asians. Development Tour at this Laguna Golf Phuket in 2017, Australian pro Wade Omsby Leaders in the current Asian Tour’s cumulative prize pool and “TK” Ratchanon Chantananuwat The youngest amateur golfer of this program participated in the event at Bang Tao Beach, Phuket Temple.

For the battle of “Laguna Phuket Championship”, the first round (Dec. 2), starting in the morning and afternoon on the 1st and 9th holes, the first group starts at 06.40 while the last group starts at 13.10 .