In an exclusive interview with 4moles.com, Thailand’s current Golfing sensation Panuphol Pittayarat talks about the spectacular Golf courses in Thailand, the rising Thai Golf tourism, on making nine-hole tournament mandatory and much more!

 

 

By Priyanka Sen Sarkar

 

 

At an age when most youngsters would be looking to chart new territory with varied career options, 24-year-old Panuphol Pittayarat- Thailand’s latest Golfing phenomenon, has the world at his feet. He has a repute for his ‘cool-as-a-cucumber’ attitude but the golfer, who has been nicknamed as ‘Cocunut’ by his parents, believes Golf is pure emotion – he needs the fire within to get it really going!

 

 

 

 

Behind that sagely, quaint exterior lies a steely, determined interior and a razor-sharped focus to succeed at the highest level. Panuphol, who turned a pro at the age of 14, won his first Asian Tour title at the 2017 Indonesia Open and that propelled him to 14th on the Order of Merit.

 

In an exclusive interview with 4moles.com, Thailand’s current Golfing sensation Panuphol Pittayarat talks about the spectacular Golf courses in Thailand, the rising Thai Golf tourism, on making nine-hole tournament mandatory and much more!

 

 

 

Expanding impact beyond the greens

 

 

 

 

 

The 24-year-old Golf sensation has widened his impact beyond the game of Golf. The star Golfer keeps a close eye on fashion and looks quite dapper in his Golf gear, which is much talked about in tournaments.

 

And a closer look at his Instagram feeds, that are full of pics of delectable delights, lets you unleash the epicurean in you. Panuphol grins and reveals, “Apart from Golf, good food and good music keep me going. Also, I love the way clothes for men are designed for fashion. I really don’t mind upping my style quotient with my Golf gear on the course. It’s nice to look good, feel good and wear confidence on your sleeves and I vehemently believe in this norm.”

 

 

 

‘Why not a nine-hole tournament for pro Golfers?’

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panuphol, who took up the game at the age of 6, left school and turned a professional at 14, feels a nine-hole tournament mandatorily will encourage more young talent to get into the game and play competitive Golf.  

 

“If you really want to lure more and more prospective Golfers into the game, the idea of a nine-hole tournament is really not bad. It’s just like the IPL of cricket. An 18-hole round can take up five to six hours to play and then there is the fatigue factor, which you won't experience on 9- hole rounds. I also think Golf needs to reach out to all those men, women and kids out there who would take delight the game if only they could find the time,” says Panuphol.

 

 

 

Thailand tops many Golf holiday lovers’ bucket list

 

 

 

 

 

The young gun loves to marvel at the Thailand Golf courses around him and says Golf tourism is a big business down under.

 

"Thailand players are indeed lucky to live in one of the most outstanding golf course-rich nations in the world,” he says. “Thailand makes a great Golf holiday destination because of major factors like excellent climate, spectacular golf courses, amazing Thai hospitality, fabulous club-house facilities and the high standard of Thailand hotel accommodation. Thailand Golf holidays are an absolute delight for both Golfers and non-Golfers,” shares Panuphol as he signs off.