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Defending champ Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand back on top in Asia-Pacific Amateur after 63
The defending champion eagled the ninth and made seven birdies in windy conditions to reach 8-under and lead by three.
- On Thursday, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand shot an 8-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on the South Course at Arai Links.
- Laopakdee, a senior at Arizona State, seeks to repeat his victory from last year in Dubai, where he became the first Thai winner in event history.
- New Zealanders Joshua Bai, Ryan Xie, and Cooper Moore hold the next three spots, while Australians Kayun Mudadana and Harry Tikas remain under par in windy conditions 100km north of Auckland.
- Facing 45km/h winds, Australian Takis noted, "When the greens get this baked out, there's not much grass on them," describing the challenge of controlling putts.
- Tournament organizers announced that Hoiana Shores Golf Club in Vietnam will host next year, followed by Sydney's New South Wales Golf Club in 2028.
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Defending champ Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand back on top in Asia-Pacific Amateur after 63
TOMARATA, New Zealand (AP) — Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand was back on top Thursday in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, shooting an 8-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead after the first round.
·Toronto, Canada
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