8-Year-Old TeJay Wins Back-to-Back Junior Golf Titles
Eight-year-old Thai golfer 'TeJay' Pananwich Wangjaisuk won his second consecutive junior championship at the Singha-Krungthai Junior Golf Ranking event in Kanchanaburi. Competing on the challenging Grand Prix Golf Club course for the first time, he posted a two-round 146 to win by seven strokes. His father emphasized that long-term development and enjoyment of the sport remain the priority over trophies.
‘TeJay’ Pananwich Wangjaisuk, an 8-year-old rising star in junior golf who goes by the moniker ‘The Wolf Juniors – TeJay’, continued his excellent form by winning the Singha-Krungthai Junior Golf Ranking 2026-2027, 5th leg, Class E boys (ages 7-8), organized by the Golf Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage from November 7-8, 2026 at Grand Prix Golf Club in Kanchanaburi. He posted a two-round total of 146 strokes, or 2-over-par, distancing the second-place finisher by seven strokes to secure his second consecutive championship.
The tournament served as another important test for TeJay, marking his first competitive appearance at Grand Prix Golf Club, a venue that has hosted the Asian Tour’s Royal’s Cup 2022 and Asian Tour Qualifying School, and is slated to host the 2027 Asian Tour Qualifying School First Stage in December 2026. The course features undulating terrain and numerous slopes, demanding a blend of shot-making skill, course management, and physical stamina throughout the competition.
On day one, TeJay carded a 3-over-par 75 to take a one-stroke lead. He returned for the final round with more composure, shooting a 1-under-par 71 for a two-day total of 146 and a comfortable victory.
‘The Wolf Juniors – TeJay’ reflected on the event: ‘This tournament was quite a challenge for me because it was my first time playing at Grand Prix Golf Club, which has a different character from other courses I’ve played. It gave me a chance to learn and gain new experience in course strategy, shot selection, and adapting to conditions. The field also included many talented, more experienced players, so I learned a lot from competing alongside them. I’m very happy to win and will keep training to improve further.’
Another key factor was his systematic physical preparation. Over the month leading up to the tournament, TeJay worked with a specialized conditioning team covering movement, balance, golf-specific strength, and morning runs, alongside careful attention to nutrition and rest to build endurance for walking 18 holes over two consecutive days.
His father, Piyapong Wangjaisuk, spoke about their development philosophy: ‘For me, the important thing isn’t just that TeJay wins championships, but seeing his growth in every tournament — especially here, where his planning, decision-making, and game management were clearly more mature. We try to prepare him in every aspect: golf skills, physical conditioning, and nutrition. Our goal isn’t winning any single event, but giving him a solid foundation, age-appropriate development, and long-term happiness in the game.’
This latest success follows his championship at the Singha-Krungthai Junior Golf Ranking 2026-2027 (Central Region) 5th leg at Dynasty Golf & Country Club.
