Thai players
Blue Canyon Country Club is joining hands with the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Tour (KLPGA) to present the inaugural Blue Canyon Ladies Championship 2024 in Phuket.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Blue Canyon Country Club, this premier 54-hole tournament, boasting a prize purse of US$650,000 (approximately 22,750,000 baht), is scheduled to take place from March 15-17, 2024.
The press conference, held on Thursday, was graced by the presence of Mr. Praphant Asava-aree, Chairman of Blue Canyon Country Club Co., Ltd., who presided over the ceremony. Joining him were Meena Akrapongpisak, Assistant Vice President Marketing of Bertram (1958) Company Limited, and Pichaya Phoonsathitiwat from ANEW Golf and Sparms Thailand, the main official sponsor. Also in attendance were professional golfers Pornanong Phatlum, Kornkamol Sukaree, along with amateur Navaporn Soontreeyapas, adding to the excitement of the occasion.
Mr. Praphant Asava-aree, Chairman of Blue Canyon Country Club Co., Ltd., addressed the purpose of organising this competition, stating, “It is an honour for Blue Canyon Country Club to host a world-class golf competition like the KLPGA Tour for three consecutive years. This is the first time this tournament will be held in Thailand, and it offers a total prize pool of 650,000 US dollars (approximately 22,750,000 Baht). We are delighted and honoured to be a part of promoting and developing golf in Thailand towards the world stage. In the past, Thai female golfers have consistently brought fame to our nation. These achievements are a major driving force for the Thai golf industry and inspire the next generation of golfers.
Furthermore, organising this competition will also positively impact the economy and tourism in Phuket province. The tournament will be broadcast live throughout Thailand and internationally, such as in South Korea. I am confident that this competition will provide excitement and entertainment to golf fans, as it features talented female golfers from the KLPGA Tour competing against one another. Finally, I would like to invite Thai golf fans to come together and support the 11 Thai female golfers participating in this competition.”
Former Thai No. 1 golfer Pornanong “Pro Waen”, winner of 21 professional championship titles and runner-up in the 2018 Women’s British Open, said, “I’m thrilled and grateful for the chance to participate in this event. I’ve previously competed in the KLPGA Tour, once in South Korea on an invitation. Now, having the opportunity to play in Thailand fills me with joy. The prospect of playing at the esteemed Blue Canyon Golf Course, renowned as one of Thailand’s premier courses, adds a special significance to this occasion. Thailand’s golf industry has seen remarkable growth and development, with our golfers increasingly making their mark internationally. This has piqued the interest of parents, who now see golf as a sport they want to introduce to their children. I see this as a positive sign for the future of golf in Thailand.”
