Thai ace Kiradech Aphibarnrat will spearhead a powerful line-up of local stars at the Thailand Open this week with the aim to keep the prestigious trophy on home soil. Talented youngsters Jazz Janewattananond, Poom Saksansin, Thitiphun Chuayprakong, Natipong Srithong and Danthai Boonma, who are all Asian Tour champions, will also feature in their national Open which is making a welcome return onto the Asian Tour schedule after an eight-year lapse. "I'm really happy to see the Thailand Open back on the Asian Tour again. Known for his grip-it and rip-it style of play, Kiradech has become one of the most exciting young stars in Asia thanks to his success both in the region and abroad. They have been really supportive and they are one of the reasons why I decided to play in the Thailand Open," said Kiradech.

Source: Bangkok Post May 13, 2017 22:52 UTC