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Thai whiz kid ready for Singapore challenge

GOLF: Thailand’s 14-year-old golf phenomenon Ratchanon Chantananuwat will add another arrow to his quiver this month when he competes in both The Singapore International and the SMBC Singapore Open to mark the first time he has played in professional events outside of his country.

Ready for the challenge: Ratchanon Chantananuwat of Thailand. Photo: Paul Lakatos / Asian Tour

The amateur star made a huge impression on both the Asian Tour and All Thailand Golf Tour last year and has been invited to play in both tournaments, with the first teeing off next week on the Tampines Course at Tanah Merah Country Club from Jan 13-16, followed by Singapore’s national Open at Sentosa Golf Club from Jan 20-23.

“I’m very excited,” said Ratchanon, nicknamed “TK” ‒ which are the first name initials of his father and mother.

“I’m a bit pressured to be honest and definitely nervous as…

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