Atthaya rises to 5th in world golf rankings
Teenager gunning for major crown this week
Thai teenage prodigy Atthaya Thitikul has moved up to fifth in the world rankings after claiming her breakthrough win on the LPGA Tour at the JTBC Classic on Sunday.
The 19-year-old defeated Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen on the second play-off hole in Carlsbad, California.
The Ratchaburi native fired an eight-under-par 64 in the final round to catch the Dane and force the play-off. It was the lowest round at Aviara Golf…