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Teen golfer Ratchanon breaks record with win at inaugural Asian Mixed Cup

This handout from Asian Tour taken and released on April 10, 2022 shows Thailand’s Ratchanon Chantananuwat celebrating on the 18th green after winning the final round of the Asian Mixed Cup golf tournament in Pattaya. (AFP PHOTO / ASIAN TOUR / PAUL LAKATOS)

Thailand’s teenage sensation Ratchanon Chantananuwat cinched an unprecedented victory at the inaugural Asian Mixed Cup Sunday, becoming the youngest-ever winner of one of golf’s major Tours.

The 15-year-old Ratchanon sealed his win with a birdie on the final day of the $750,000 purse competition at the Waterside Course at Siam Country Club in Pattaya, having seen off 19-year-old Kim Joo-hyung, who took second.

“I got to be honest, I got pretty lucky,” said Ratchanon, adding:…

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