Thailand's Phachara Kongwatmai secures first Asian Tour win


Phachara Khongwatmai of Thailand posing with the winner’s trophy during the final round of the Laguna Phuket Championship golf tournament in Phuket. - AFP

PHUKET, Dec 5, 2021 (AFP): Thailand's Phachara Khongwatmai took home his first Asian Tour victory on Sunday, claiming the US$1 million Laguna Phuket Championship after fending off two fellow countrymen and South Korea's Bi-o Kim by a single shot.

Phachara's 10-under par total of 270 came after he holed a 12-foot par putt on the 18th, eking out a win with Kim, Panuphol Pittayarat and Denwit Boriboonsub hot on his heels.

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