Open the golf battle “Honda LPGA Thailand 2022”, the first day at Siam Country Club, Old Course, Pattaya, Chonburi Province. Four-under-par 68 sits 23rd, behind Germany’s Esther Henzelet, Japan’s Nasa Hataoka and Australia’s Su Oh. Three leaders join in 5 strokes, on the other hand – Ariya Jutanugarn, the former champion, started the first day beyond 2, over par 74, ranked 63rd together
The women’s golf tournament “Honda LPGA Thailand 2022”, which this year marks the 15th anniversary of the tournament. Win a total prize money of $ 1.6 million, or approximately 53 million baht, with a special prize, exclusive to the new Honda HR-V E:HEV, model e:HEV RS. Sport Premium SUV worth 1,179,000 baht for the first golfer to do “Hole in One” Hole 16 Par 3 at Siam Country Club, Old Course, Pattaya, distance 6,575 yards, Par 72, Chonburi Province. Between 10-13 March 2022
This year, a total of 67 golfers participated in the tournament, including 11 Thai female golfers competing in the most competitive events in the history of the tournament.
“Promyo” Pajaree Anannaruekan, who is competing for the second LPGA Tour championship in her career, is a Thai female golfer with the best performance on the first day. Despite starting with a bogey at hole 1, but after collecting 5 birdies, finishing the first day with a score of 4 under par 68, ranked 23rd together
The owner of the ISPS Handa World Invitational 2021 said after the first day that “The weather is okay. But the wind started to get stronger during the last 10 holes. In the first hole, the daimyo might not have a good start. The drive is not very good, but the putt is ok. Overall performance is considered good. As for tomorrow, the same plan is to try to stay in the fairway as much as possible. Will return to practice driving better. Leave golf fans to watch and encourage all Thai golfers via PPTV.”
2020 National Qualifiers champion Reina Tatemats had a good start with five birdies and two bogeys, finishing the first day at three-under par 69, finishing 34th overall. The first day of play was played with famous golfers such as Shella Choi and Jasmine, although the wind was quite strong, making it quite difficult to play in some holes. Try to hit the on-green as close to the flag as possible. Leave Thai golf fans to follow and cheer on their favorite Thai golfers. and encourage all Thai golfers too.”
“Pro China” Atthaya Thitikul, a hot pro girl, 14 of the world’s best, 19 years old, finished the first day with a score of 2 under par 70, ranked 42nd, together with Jaravee Bunchan and Moriya Jutanugarn.
Atthaya, the rookie golfer of the LPGA Tour 2022 season, said of his performance after the first day: “The field is very different from last year. Greens are quite stiff. Today the game itself is not very good. Means there are some good and some bad. Catch a speed putt. The putt is not very good. and rarely hit the iron But coming back to the game is considered ok. Tomorrow, China will focus on better forging. putt better and have to adjust the use of drivers Try to stay in the fairway as much as possible. because this year the ruff is quite thick To all Thai golf fans We will continue to compete for another 3 days and would like to ask for the support from all golf fans to support us.”
“Prowan” Jaravee, who was invited to play this program for the first time, revealed that “The field conditions today are excellent. The weather was quite hot and windy at times was quite challenging. I had a lot of fun today Tomorrow we will continue to play as the original plan is to try to hit more on greens so that we have more chances to make birdies.”
“Pro Meow” Patty Papangkorn Thawatanakit, the world’s 13th hand, who finished third last year. The first day, the swing has not yet entered the pod, scoring 1 under par 71, ranks 50th with Prima Thammarak.
“Prome” Ariya Jutanugarn, the champion of Honda LPGA Thailand 2021, started the first day badly when playing the first nine holes, losing 4 bogeys at holes 1,3,5 and 9, the latter nine holes. Picked up 2 birdies at Hole 10 and Hole 13, finishing the first day 2 over par 74, rank 63 together.
As for the first day of leadership, Esther Henzelite, German golfer, Magical Kenyan Ladies Open 2022 Champion and competes in Honda LPGA Thailand for the first time. Blast form 9-under par 63 without losing bogeys all day. Take the lead with Nasa Hataoka from Japan and Su Oh from Australia. Ready to record the second best score per round, equivalent to Stacy Prahmansuth, a half Thai-American golfer who made it in 2009 at the Plantation Course.
The 23-year-old German golfer said of his performance on the first day. “I really like this stadium. The greens are soft enough to score. which can attack but today it’s windy Nothing went wrong today, hit the iron well. In the first nine holes tap-in many birdies. Satisfied and confident in their own play Also for the first time at 9-under par, this is an LPGA tournament. First tour in Thailand Because I had competed in the Ladies European Tour 3 years ago and I’m glad to come back to compete in Thailand again. and hope to perform well throughout the tournament.”
Nasa Hataoka, the world’s 9th golfer from Japan, leads the team in making 9 birdies without losing bogeys. Satisfied with his own game, the first round revealed that “Today I hit 14 fairways and on-green for all 18 holes. It’s considered very good play. Today I try to focus on every shot. which I can handle well Today there are periods that fall into good and bad positions. But today I don’t miss a bad position. That’s why I scored so well today.”
CU Janet Lin of China was fourth at 8-under par 64, one stroke behind the leader.
On the side of Celine Boutier, a golfer of Thai descent but French nationality Came up to the group of leaders on the first day, score 7 under par 65, ranked 5th, together with Brooke Henderson, 11th in the world from Canada. and 4 other golfers
As for the work of other Thai golfers, Jasmine Suwannapura and Chanettie Wansaen, National Qualifiers 2021-2022 champion each made 1 over par 73, ranked 59th together, and Wichanee Meechai hit more than 3 over par 75 braces. rank 65 joint
The Honda LPGA Thailand 2022 Golf Tournament will be held at the Siam Country Club, Old Course, Pattaya, Chonburi. Between 10-13 March 2022, with the number of visitors and no tickets sold for safety in the epidemic situation of COVID-19 The organizer of the competition has adhered to the guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. and the Department of Disease Control Golf fans can watch the Honda LPGA Thailand 2022 livestream on PPTV HD channel 36 and through the station’s online platform. www.pptvhd36.com, Facebook, YouTube throughout the 4 days of the competition.