Thai golfer Kiradech ties for second in PGA ChampionshipThailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat celebrates during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, Britain on Sunday. (Reuters photo)LONDON: Thai golf star Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot a superb closing 64 to tie for second place in the BMW PGA Championship title in a tense finish on Sunday. American Billy Horschel birdied the 18th hole to claim the in a tournament with huge implications for Europe's Ryder Cup team. "I am speechless really, and that's rare," Horschel, who has missed the U.S. Ryder Cup team, said. Five players -- Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Paul Casey -- had already qualified on merit for the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits from Sept 24-26.

Source: Bangkok Post September 13, 2021 03:45 UTC