Prachai Dominates Season Opener, Wins Sunward Thai Senior Championship

Prachai Makmaeng, a 60-year-old golf legend and four-time former Japan Senior Tour champion, dramatically won the Sunward Thai Senior Championship. Playing in the final round on February 19, he made four birdies at holes 2, 6, 15, and 17, with a spectacular chip shot on the 17th hole sealing his victory. He finished with a total score of 11 under par 205, beating the second-place finishers by 5 strokes and claiming the 200,000 baht prize. After the game, Prachai said he was very happy to succeed, noting his good serve but ongoing putting challenges. He remained focused and competitive, acknowledging his fatigue but feeling strong enough to continue. He plans to travel to Phuket for the next competition on March 2. Chawalit Phalapon, Rangsan Raksmajit, and Udorn Duangdecha tied for second place with a score of 6 under par 210, each receiving 93,333 baht.