Pakpian Shines in Form to Take Solo Lead at DiTto Championship 2026 Youth Golf Tournament
Pakpian Nukkulodom leads the Super GENZ Boy division after day one of the DiTto Championship 2026, a youth golf qualifier determining six Thai players to compete in Japan's Yonex Junior Golf Championship later this year.
Pakpian Nukkulodom demonstrated outstanding form to secure the solo lead in the Super GENZ Boy category (ages 15-18) at the conclusion of day one of the DiTto Championship 2026 youth golf tournament held at Cherryhill Golf Course. This premier youth golf competition at Treasure Hill Golf Club in Chonburi province serves as the third and final scoring round of the Chang-GENZ Golf Tour 2026, determining which six male and female players from the Junior GENZ and Super GENZ divisions will earn the right to represent Thailand in the international Yonex Junior Golf Championship 2026 later this year in Japan.
On day one (May 16, 2025), Pakpian Nukkulodom delivered the day's best performance in the Super GENZ Boy division, posting a 1-under-par 71 to hold sole possession of first place. Chasing in second place, just one stroke behind, are Natthavee Prateepsen, Buddhaphat Nukkulodom, and Chaipatana Jensaiglang, all sharing an even-par 72.
In the Super GENZ Girl division, Sirikorn Somprakhon opened day one with a 1-under-par 71 to lead the girls' category. Saovanit Charoensukhrungruang holds second place one stroke back at even-par 72.
In the Junior GENZ Boy category (ages 11-14), South Korean youngster Jaeyoon Kim posted the day's best score with 1-over-par 73 to take the solo lead, sitting three strokes ahead of Japan's Rivugi Osaka in second place. The Junior GENZ Girl division saw a tie for first place between Aline Emilie Ruenkul and Haedeum Oh, both carding even-par 72 and leading by one stroke over Supapich Prueksanubal in second.
In the Special GENZ Boy category (ages 19-23), Phimawatch Gaewglinjanthorn leads with 2-over-par 74, while in the Special GENZ Girl division, Seohyeon Baek tops the leaderboard at even-par 72.
The tournament featured an impressive hole-in-one from Haedeum Oh on the 100-yard par-3 sixth hole, struck with a pitching wedge. Oh received special recognition with a 5,000-baht sports development grant from THE GENZ and a 5,000-baht coupon for a golf grip change at DK Golf Academy in Pattaya, Chonburi.
Round one leaders across all age divisions: Super GENZ Boy—Pakpian Nukkulodom 71 (-1); Super GENZ Girl—Sirikorn Somprakhon 71 (-1); Junior GENZ Boy—Jaeyoon Kim 73 (+1); Junior GENZ Girl—Aline Emilie Ruenkul and Haedeum Oh (tied) 72 (E); Special GENZ Boy—Phimawatch Gaewglinjanthorn 74 (+2); Special GENZ Girl—Seohyeon Baek 72 (E).
Fans are encouraged to follow the exciting final round action to see who will claim the championship title and secure their spot to represent Thailand at the international competition in Japan. Interested parents and golf enthusiasts can follow tournament updates at the official Line account @genzgolf or call 06-5696-2229.
