Defending champion Jazz Janewattananond is leaving no stone unturned to give his best at the upcoming Queen’s Cup that kicks off tomorrow.

Jazz, who turned 23 on Monday, hopes to make up for the disappointment of missing the cut in Hong Kong last week by putting up a strong title defence worthy of his status as the rising star from the country, albeit on a different course.

Thongchai will assume the responsibility of tournament host for the first time on the Asian Tour with the intention of drawing attention to the Jaidee Foundation, which focuses on giving back to the under-privileged golfers in his hometown.

Not many know but Jazz’s real name was Atwit, who was named Jazz by his father as he had a penchant for that genre of music. Even Thailand’s another player Phachara Khongwatmai’s name and pet name ‘Phet’ both translate as ‘Diamond’ in Thai.

Just like his name, he has been shining bright like a diamond and working hard in pursuit of more success. A tremendous inspiration to other young Golfers wielding the club, Phachara is pushing the envelope like never before and proving that Golf in Thailand is growing and at a much faster pace.