A pair of Thai players are at the top of the leaderboards in Thailand. One of them was No. One of them has been No. While the other is playing on a sponsor exemption, he is leading by four.
Natthakritta Vongtaveelap, twenty-years-old, shot an 8-under 64 Saturday to extend her lead to four shots over Atthaya Thitikul, the reigning LPGA rookie champion. There are 18 holes left at the Honda LPGA Thailand in Siam Country Club. Vongtaveelap is just one round away with a life-changing win. She was able to get into the field following a national qualifying event earlier in the year.
She said Saturday’s round was “really good today.” “Perfect.”
After completing the LPGA Q-School’s first two stages, Vongtaveelap became a professional in November. After finishing 28th at LPGA Q-Series, she earned LPGA membership in 2023.
She opened her third round with an eagle, and closed it with three consecutive birdies. Vongtaveelap only has two bogeys this week. She stated that the Thai crowds were extremely supportive.
She said, “I try and be myself, be with it, and I think that I can make it,”
Thitikul beat Vontaveelap by a round 64. Celine Boutier is third at 15 under. No. 1 in the World World No. 1 Lydia Ko and Number 2 Nelly Korda can be found at 13 under and 7-years.
