The third edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship has been rescheduled to October 7-10 at the Siam Country Club Waterside in Pattaya, Thailand.
Originally scheduled for February 12-15, the championship was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak and to ensure the safety and welfare of all players, officials and others. The R&A and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation have worked to secure a new date for the championship.
Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, said: “The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific has established itself as the leading women’s amateur golf championship in the region. It develops local talent and provides a pathway for elite amateurs to emerge onto the world stage and we believe it is important this opportunity is provided in 2020.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and liaise with the authorities to ensure we can stage the championship safely in October. We are looking forward to a successful week of golf and crowning the 2020 champion.”
Tanes Petsuwan, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications for the Tourism Authority of Thailand added: “We look forward to welcoming the leading 80 amateur golfers from 19 Asia-Pacific nations to Thailand in October for the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific. We would also like to thank The R&A for bringing this prestigious championship to Thailand allowing us to showcase our world class golf courses and beautiful country.”
Siam Country Club Waterside
The R&A also confirmed that both the 2020 and 2021 WAAP champions will receive invitations to compete in the 2021 AIG Women’s British Open at Royal Porthcawl.
It is expected that 80 players from 19 Asia-Pacific countries will feature, with Thailand having the largest contingent of eight as the host nation, including world No 18 Jaravee Boonchant.
For more information on the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific, visit the championship website at www.randa.org/WAAP
