Teen sensation Atthaya Thitikul, then just 14, won the inaugural LET in 2017 followed by Kanyalak Preedasuttijit last year. As Thai players appeared to have the edge over foreign contenders at the coastal town, LET chief Litchtenhein admits it’s possible that Thailand will complete a hat-trick. “Thai players have won the past two editions and the trophy may fall into the hands of a local player again this year,” Lichtenhein said. We have contributed our support in every aspect to make Thai golf and golfers raise their standards to a higher level.”The tournament, which takes place from June 20-23, is co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour (LET) and Thai Ladies Professional Golf Association (Thai LPGA) and offers a total prize money of 300,000 Euros (Bt11 million). The LET Thailand Championship feature a total of 126 players, 70 from the LET rankings and 40 from the Thai LPGA rankings plus 14 through sponsor invites.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 27, 2019 23:46 UTC