Apart from Phachara, Poom, Jazz and Prayad are proven winners on the Asian Tour holding a total of 13 victories. The victory helped him to regain his playing rights on the Asian Tour. "I remember being the first reserve on standby at the CIMB Classic two years ago. The other Asian Tour players in the tournament include Gavin Green of Malaysia, the circuit's current No.1 and reigning Order of Merit champion Scott Hend of Australia. Lahiri, a seven-time Asian Tour winner, who also holds a PGA Tour card, ended his challenge in tied-third place last year.

Source: Bangkok Post October 10, 2017 23:37 UTC