Ratchanon Chantananuwat of Thailand watches his shot during round two of the SMBC Singapore Open golf tournament in Singapore. (Photo: AFP)
Most kids would be star-struck by simply watching the best professional golfers up close, but 14-year-old Ratchanon Chantananuwat went much further by becoming the only amateur to make the cut at the Saudi International on Saturday.
The Thai has made the cut on Asian Tour events before but even as his rivals out-drive him with ease, he is learning a lot from playing alongside experienced professionals like Briton Lee Westwood and Australian Cameron Smith.
“I’m very fortunate. I’m probably one of the few people, if not the only kid, to get to play these tournaments often,” Ratchanon told reporters after the third round where he is tied for 53rd at four-over-par.
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