TeJay Pananwit Wins SINGHA Junior Golf Central Ranking Title
Thai junior golfer Pananwich Wangjaisuk, known as TeJay, won the Class EB title at the SINGHA Junior Golf Central Ranking round 9 with a 6-under-par 66 at Dynasty Golf & Country Club on October 4, 2069. He overcame a shaky start, posting 1-under on the front nine before firing a 5-under back nine to win by seven strokes. TeJay’s father praised his composure, mental game, and enduring love for the sport despite heat and pressure.
In the back nine, TeJay elevated his play, adding five more birdies to post a 31 on the second half and finish with a total of 6-under-par 66, good for first place and a seven-stroke margin over the runner-up. The day was hot, requiring careful management of hydration, nutrition, and energy to maintain focus throughout the 18 holes. His mental game stood out as he quickly moved past mistakes, stayed focused on each upcoming shot, and applied his training to real‑time situations on the course. TeJay’s father, Piyapong Wangjaisuk, praised his son’s improved emotional control, noting how he recovered from early errors and stayed engaged. He also highlighted the developing effectiveness of TeJay’s putting and short game, which helped save par on several holes and kept his momentum going into the back nine. Beyond the score, the father emphasized the joy TeJay finds in golf, saying that despite the heat, fatigue, mistakes, and pressure, his son still enjoys the challenge and loves solving each hole’s puzzle, a sign of lasting commitment to improvement.
