Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee, second right, with his mother Dr Wipaporn, brother Putter and father Peter. His parents, particularly his father Peter, a golf teaching professional, made a conscious decision early on: let the game find Fifa. Peter still keeps a photo of a two-year-old Fifa swinging a plastic club and striking table tennis balls around the house. "He played golf simply for fun and laughter. "As a young boy, Fifa watched the Masters on television and was captivated by the massive crowds and electric atmosphere.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2026 06:02 UTC