Honda LPGA Thailand 2023 steps into its 16th year of grandeur once once more. Emphasizes being the longest running tournament in Southeast Asia. This year has increased the total number of golfers participating in the tournament to 72, led by the top 4 female golfers in the world, Lydia Konelli, Korda, Minjee Lee and Atthaya Thitikul, to compete for the increased prize money. to 1.7 million US dollars (approximately 62 million baht*) along with special prizes from Honda For the first hole-in-one on the 16th hole, a Honda Accord e: HEV model e: HEV TECH worth 1,799,000 baht, with the competition returning to an open field. It is expected that there will be audiences from all over the world joining in cheering and encouraging golfers on the edge of the field. It is scheduled to be held on February 23 – 26, 2023 at Siam Country Club, Old Course, Chonburi Province.
Pitak Pruittisarikorn, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “We are ready to welcome back golfers and golf fans from around the world with another full-scale tournament. This year, the number of contestants has increased to 72 people, and the list of golfers is as outstanding as every year, including Nanna Kursk Madsen, the Honda LPGA Thailand 2022 champion who will return to defend. Champion Lydia Ko, the world’s number one female golfer including two brothers Nelly-Jessica Korda, along with Minjee Lee, Brooke Henderson and Nasa Hataoka.
11 Thai women participated in the competition in their hometowns, including young Thai golf star China-Athaya Thitikul, the 2022 Rookie of the Year Award winner and the youngest Thai female golfer who is ranked number one in the world. Meow-Pajaree Anannarukarn, Patty-Paphankorn Thawatthanakit, along with two beloved Thai brothers and sisters, Mo-Moriya and Mae-Ariya Jutanugarn Waen-Phananong Petlum, including Alex Reed golfers Jae Wichanee Meechai Wan Jaravee Boonchan Proud Chanetti Wannasaen Piano Arpichaya Yubol and Sim Natkritta Wongtaweelap Champion from the Honda LPGA Thailand 2023 National Qualifiers.
Lydia Ko, the world’s number one female golfer 2022 LPGA Tour Player of the Year Award Winner Looking forward to returning to compete at Siam Country Club Old Course once more “I love to compete in Thailand. Honda LPGA Thailand will be my first LPGA Tour event to open my season. This time I intend to do my best. Thanks to the sponsors and organizations that organize the competition every year.”
Nelly Korda, who won the Pelican Women’s Championship last year. Returning to the tournament for the first time since 2019, said, “I’m delighted to be back playing in Asia. Looking forward to doing my best. And hope that Honda LPGA Thailand will be a part of success in this 2023 season.”
Jean-Athaya Thitikul, a 19-year-old Thai golfer who won the Rookie of the Year award and the second Thai golfer to make history as the world’s No. 1, said: “This tournament was a special experience. for Thai golfers China has been watching the program since the age of 9 and participated in this tournament as a Alex Reed athlete for the first time in 2017. This year, he will return to play in this stadium for the 5th time and will continue to improve his form. continually and intend to do their best for the Thai fans to be proud of and hope to contribute to the passing of inspiration to the new generation Just as China was inspired by Honda LPGA Thailand.”
In addition to the tournament There is also a project “Road to Honda LPGA Thailand” in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Thailand. which aims to promote sustainable growth and development of the golf industry in Thailand, including the Honda LPGA Thailand 2023 National Qualifiers, the Young Ambassador Program and Junior Golf Clinic activities, as well as social activities. which raises the entry fee from the National Qualifiers competition to purchase medical equipment and equipment to give to Ban Tan Man Health Promotion Hospital, Pong District, Chonburi Province, and to use the proceeds from the auction of souvenirs from athletes from Charity Night activities to donate to Siriraj Foundation
The Honda LPGA Thailand 2023 competition is now open for sale at the website. https://hondalpgathailand.com/ by viewers under 16 years old and over 60 years old can visit for free. There are also privileges for credit card holders. Bangkok Bank Get an additional 10% discount on every amount of payment for tickets to the competition via the website. and at Siam Country Club Old Course, Chonburi Province
