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Thaworn captures fourth senior tour title in Japan

Going strong: Thaworn Wiratchant celebrates with the trophy.

Thai veteran Thaworn Wiratchant beat compatriot Prayad Marksaeng to win the Cup Senior Golf Tournament for his fourth title on the Japan Senior Golf Tour in Tochiki yesterday.

With a four-shot advantage after two rounds, the 54-year-old Thaworn shot a two-under-par 70 in the final round at Eastwood Country Club for a total of 203, two strokes ahead of Prayad.

Thaworn took home ¥10 million (2.83 million baht) while Prayad, 55, received ¥4.75 million (1.35 million baht) after making a 68 in the final round.

This was the first tournament on the tour for both Thaworn and Prayad in almost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

They went to Japan last month and entered a 14-day quarantine. They then took part in the Asia Pacific Diamond Cup on the…

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