Thai Golfer Feefeah Aims for Gold at 2026 Asian Games

Feefeah Pongsapak, a Thai national golfer, expressed his readiness and enthusiasm for his first-ever Asian Games appearance later this year, joining experienced teammates Propeech Sodsombat Kaewkanjana and Prabhumi Saksansil. The golf competition will be held at Kasugai Country Club (East Course) in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from September 30 to October 3, 2026.

"I'm very happy to have the opportunity to serve the national team," Feefeah said. "My goal is to win gold for Thailand. I'm always proud to wear the Thai flag on my chest. This is my first Asian Games, and I want to do my best."

Teaming up with two experienced senior professionals gives Feefeah an important learning opportunity. Both his teammates have extensive competitive experience at the professional level, and Feefeah sees this as a chance to strengthen the national team.

"I'm pleased to play with both senior teammates," he said. "They both have professional experience, and being on the same team for the Asian Games will motivate me to train hard and perform at my best."

Although the modern Asian Games rules now allow professional golfers to compete, meaning tougher competition from pro-level players, Feefeah's recent experience competing in major championships has prepared him well. This year he competed in the Masters and the Open, giving him valuable experience managing pressure and competing against professional-caliber players.

"I think there's no major difference," Feefeah said. "Professionals may have more experience, but competing this year in the Masters and the Open has taught me how to play and handle pressure. I'm approaching this with confidence and staying focused on the present."

In preparing for Kasugai Country Club, a legendary Japanese course that underwent major renovations to its East Course in 2024, Feefeah has carefully studied the layout and prepared for varying weather conditions.

"I've reviewed the course layout," he said. "Japanese courses typically don't have extreme conditions, but if we face rain or unpredictable weather, that's something I need to train for a bit more."

Following Thailand's strong showing at the previous Hangzhou Games, where the golf team won two gold medals in the women's team event and one silver in the men's team event, Thai golfers are now aiming for the top prize. Feefeah confirmed his goal of winning gold, whether individually or as a team.

"I'm determined to win gold for Thailand, whether it's individual or team competition," he said. "I'd like to ask Thai golf fans to cheer for me, Propeech, Prabhumi, and our women's team. I'll do my absolute best."

The Asian Games golf competition will feature four gold medals available: men's individual, women's individual, men's team, and women's team.