Luang Prabang, Laos, May 2 - Namchok Tantipokhakul, the explosive young Thai player, starts as one of the favourites in this week’s Luang Prabang Laos Open and is looking for a performance that will contribute to his impressive rise in the game.
The inaugural tournament is attracting widespread attention as it is Laos’ first professional golf tournament and it is the opening event of the season on the ASEAN PGA Tour.
Namchok first rose to prominence on the ASEAN PGA Tour by winning the Order of Merit title in 2009, when he triumphed twice, and he will be gunning for a third victory when the event tees-off tomorrow at Luang Prabang Golf Club.
“It is a beautiful place and everyone is excited to be here,” said Namchok.
“I think I can do well here but it is a very strong field especially as Thaworn (Wiratchant) is here and a lot of other good Thai players.”
Thailand’s Wisut Artjanawat, winner of last year’s Merit title, Thanyakon Khrongpha Thammanoon Sriroj, Atthaphon Prathummanee, Kwanchai Tannin, and Panuphol Pittayarat are all competing.
Adding to the strong international mix are Jay Bayron and Gerald Rosales from the Philippines, Singapore’s Choo Tze Huang and Koh Dengshan, plus Indonesians Benny Kasiadi, George Gandranata and Abdul Aziz Hartanto.
Also playing is Daliya Saidara, who is Laos’ only touring professional, as well as 15 of the nation’s top amateurs.
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