Fifa Laopakdee
Fifa Laopakdee needed a remarkable finish to win his first Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. To win it again, he needed to hold his nerve after the opportunity arrived.
The 21-year-old Thai did both at Te Arai Links on Sunday, overturning Zack Swanwick’s overnight advantage before protecting his own lead through a demanding closing stretch. A one-under 70 secured a three-shot victory and made Laopakdee only the second player to win consecutive editions of the championship.
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| Pos | Player | From | Scores | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pongsapak Laopakdee | Thailand | 63-72-73-70=278 | 1,500 |
| 2 | Zack Swanwick | New Zealand | 72-67-67-75=281 | 1,000 |
| 3 | Kayun Mudadana | Australia | 69-75-71-67=282 | 700 |
