US EditionFifa Laopakdee Becomes First Thai to Win Asia Pacific to Earn Masters and British Open Spots
Laopakdee overcame a six-shot deficit to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur, securing spots in the Masters and British Open as the first Thai champion since 2010.
- In Dubai, Pongsapak 'Fifa' Laopakdee rallied from a 6-shot deficit to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur in a playoff, earning spots in the Masters and British Open next year.
- Laopakdee's goal was explicit to coach Matt Thurmond, Arizona State coach, as he said `I'll win this event and be the first Thai amateur to play in the Masters.`, becoming the first Thai winner.
- Laopakdee closed with a 5-under 32 on the back nine and got up-and-down from a back bunker to birdie the last two holes.
- On the deciding hole Taisei Nagasaki went well left of the green and his chip came out heavy, leaving him some 35 feet away; he closed with a 74 to join Laopakdee at 15-under 273.
- More sensational shots followed in the playoff as both players traded superb pitches and birdies, extending the contest, while Rintaro Nakano closed with a 71 and finished third for the second straight year.
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Thai amateur rallies for win, secures Masters, Open Championship spots
Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee turned a six-shot deficit into the biggest win of his life, shooting a 4-under-par 68 and outlasting 16-year-old Taisei Nagasaki of Japan on the third extra hole to capture the Asia-Pacific Amateur on Sunday in Dubai.
Thailand's Fifa Laopakdee creates history with dramatic play-off win at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai
Golf's rising star Fifa Laopakdee rewrote a slice of golf history when he became the first player from Thailand to sensationally win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Sunday.
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Fifa Laopakdee becomes first Thai to win Asia Pacific to earn Masters and British Open spots
Fifa Laopakdee is headed to the Masters and the British Open after a stunning rally to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur on the third playoff hole.
Stunning Comeback Success for Thai Fifa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Fifa Laopakdee wrote a slice of golfing history when he became the first player from Thailand to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC), earning coveted invitations to the Masters Tournament and The Open next year. The 20-year-old junior from Arizona State University produced a stunning comeback from six shots behind going into the final round at Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course to defeat 54-hole leader Ta…
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