Prayad Marksaeng successfully defended his Singha Pattaya Open title last Sunday, March 29, comfortably recording a four-shot victory for the 435,000 baht first prize.
The 48-year old Thai veteran, who shot an 11-under-par 60 on day three for a one-shot lead, closed with a 67 at Burapha Golf Club. He finished the 3 million baht tournament on 22 under par.
Prayad Marksaeng (left) and 16-year old amateur golfer Suradit Yongcharoenchai (right) pose with their trophies at the conclusion of the 2015 Singha Pattaya Open at Burapha Golf Club, Sunday, March 29.
Thailand’s Piya Swangarunporn took sole possession of second place after shooting a 70 in the second event of the season on the ASEAN PGA Tour. Piya was also runner up in the Singha Esan Open last month.
Thai amateur Suradit Yongcharoenchai finished two shots further back following a 69 while Panuphol Pittarayat, also from Thailand, birdied the final six holes for a 67 to tie for fourth place.
Prayad Marksaeng watches an approach shot during his third round 60 on Saturday.
The Singha Pattaya Open is jointly sanctioned with the All Thailand Golf Tour.
The next event on Tour is the PGM UMW Impian Championship at the Impian Golf & Country Club in Selangor, Malaysia from April 1 to 4.
(Report/photos courtesy of All Thailand Golf Tour & ASEAN PGA Tour)
Kanphanitnan Muangkhumsakul won the ladies championship on Saturday, March 28, after carding a final round 9 under par 62 to finish on a three round total of 12 under 201.
