Gifted teenager to begin profession with LET
Teenage feeling Atthaya Thitikul is prepared for a brand-new difficulty after revealing that she is turning expert.
The 16-year-old made the statement throughout an interview the other day to introduce the SCG-Cotto Sea Saver project.
The Ratchaburi-born starlet, who was the top-ranked female amateur golf enthusiast, is sponsored by SCG.
” I’m really delighted to turn professional. Naturally, I still have a lot to find out however I am prepared for the difficulty ahead,” she stated.
” I am doing it today since I desire a real difficulty. Although I am just 16, I seemed like I was a veteran amateur golf enthusiast.
” Is this [turning pro] prematurely? I do not believe so. I am positive that I am prepared in regards to preparation and experience.
” I understand that it will be totally various playing as a pro versus pros, so I require to enhance my video game and reinforce my body.”
As an amateur, Atthaya won two times in a Ladies European Trip (LET) occasion– the Thailand European Ladies Champion.
She started her increase on the global phase in 2017 when she won the Thailand European Ladies Champion in Pattaya.
With the accomplishment, she ended up being the youngest-ever gamer to win an expert occasion at 14 years, 4 months and 17 days.
She likewise swept the private and group gold medals at the 2017 SEA Games in Malaysia.
In 2018, she was crowned champ of the inaugural Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Champion in Singapore after winning a four-way play-off.
Thanks to the success, she got a ticket to the HSBC Women’s Champions hung on the very same course the following week and ended up eighth in the LPGA Trip occasion.
She went on to end up being the low amateur at the ANA Motivation and declared the Smyth Salver as the leading amateur at the Women’s British Open.
Atthaya and Vanchai declared the combined group title at the Youth Olympics in Argentina.
In 2015, she won the Ladies European Thailand Champion for the 2nd time.
She ended up in a tie for 29th location in general and was once again the leading amateur at the Women’s British Open.
Atthaya stated the other day she intended to complete her novice season in the leading 25 on the LET’s cash list.
At the minute, Atthaya can not sign up with the LPGA Trip as a member need to be at least 18 years of ages.
Nevertheless, she stated she might compose a petition to the trip to wave off the age limitation for her.
Likewise at the other day’s interview were LPGA Trip members Ariya Jutanugarn, Moriya Jutanugarn and Pajaree Anannaukarn, who all are sponsored by SCG.
Atthaya stated she wished to followed in the steps of previous world No. 1 Ariya, who has actually won 10 LPGA titles consisting of 2 significant champions.
However Ariya stated: “I do not believe she actually requires my suggestions for her video game. I believe she has decision and is currently excellent.
” I am really happy with her. I want her success and hope she can get rid of all barriers.”
Ariya stopped working to win a single competition in 2015 however she stated she was not stressed over it.
” I will not put excessive pressure on myself. I will be playing golf gladly,” she stated.
