Chaiyapattana Wins First Round Championship in Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026
Chaiyapattana Jen Saiyaklang claimed the Super Junior Boy title at the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 first round with a 9-under par 135 at Siam Country Club Bangkok. The tournament, now in its 12th edition, features world-class co
Chaiyapattana Jen Saiyaklang won the Super Junior Boy category at the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 first qualifying round held at Siam Country Club Bangkok with a two-day total of 9-under par 135.
Chang Natural Mineral Water continues to strengthen Thai golf at the international level through the 12th edition of the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026. The competition spans three age divisions for both males and females using stroke play format on professional-standard courses. Qualifying rounds are recognized by Junior Golf Scoreboard for accumulating points, while the international championship round is recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). This is the only tournament in Thailand recognized by the Department of Physical Education, with scores that can be used for university applications both domestically and internationally.
The circuit features exclusive mentorship from PGA Tour-level coaches and a special partnership with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus from Flow Code Golf Academy, the coach who developed Collin Morikawa, currently ranked world No. 6 and two-time major champion. Selected youth champions will join the ThaiBev ThaiTalent program to develop toward world-class professional golf careers.
The first qualifying round at Siam Country Club Bangkok featured representatives from Chang Natural Mineral Water and honored guests presenting awards. Results:
Junior Division (ages 8-12) Boys Champion: Thanutham Phorkumklae (+12) 79-77-156 Girls Champion: Thanratida Tujaninda (+9) 81-72-153
Super Junior Division (ages 13-18) Boys Champion: Chaiyapattana Jen Saiyaklang (-9) 69-66-135 Girls Champion: Chanidapha Sripan (-5) 69-70-139
Special Class Division (ages 19-22) Boys Champion: Kritsada Lek Rueang Sindhu (-2) 70-72-142 Girls Champion: Narirat Kamphaengnil (+10) 79-75-154
The Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 receives continuous support from government and private sector partners including the Department of Physical Education, CCK Group, Udomphanic Corporation, Golfmate Thailand, Prow Group, and Golf Performance Solution, working together with Chang Natural Mineral Water to elevate Thai golf to the world stage.
The second qualifying round of Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 will be held on May 23-24, 2026 at Springfield Royal Country Club in Phetchaburi Province. For more details, follow Facebook: Chang Golf Club
