Sripatum University claimed the championship in the first round of the "Chang Golf U-Champions Cup 2026" at Panorama Golf and Country Club in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
The "Chang Golf U-Champions Cup 2026" is a university-level golf tournament that brings together athletes from leading universities across the country. Its aim is to promote the development of Thai youth talent and foster networking through golf among higher education institutions nationwide.
The 2026 season is divided into three key phases: the first qualifying round from 6-7 June 2026 at Panorama Golf and Country Club in Nakhon Ratchasima; the second qualifying round from 11-12 July 2026 at Lakeview Resort and Golf Club in Phetchaburi; both rounds use the Stroke Play team format to accumulate points and select top-performing teams for the finals. The season concludes with the finals from 14-16 August 2026 at Lakeview Resort and Golf Club, featuring a more intense competition with team Match Play alongside individual Stroke Play to determine the best university team and collegiate golfer of the year.
This year’s competition has attracted greater interest than previous years from leading universities nationwide. Thirteen institutions participated, including Assumption University, Bangkok University, Chulalongkorn University, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Kasetsart University, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Mahidol University, Silpakorn University, Nawaminthrachinuthit Air Force Academy, Royal Police Cadet Academy, Sripatum University, Rangsit University, and Thammasat University. This reflects the growth and strength of golf in Thailand’s higher education sector.
The first qualifying round of the Chang Golf U-Champions Cup 2026 was held on 6-7 June 2026 at Panorama Golf and Country Club in Nakhon Ratchasima. After the competition, the Sripatum University golf team delivered an outstanding performance to claim the championship, with Assumption University finishing second and Rangsit University third.
The top three team results are as follows: First place—Sripatum University with a total team score of 463 (226-237). Team members included Krisada Lekruangsin at 3 over par 147 (71-76), Pran Poolperm at 14 over par 158 (78-80), Siwakorn Prateepsen at 14 over par 158 (77-81), and Sorakrit Thongphan at 17 over par 161 (79-82).
Second place—Assumption University with a total team score of 470 (232-238). Team members included Kanjaniti Nilo-on at 13 over par 157 (75-82), Akkarachai Sakunlee at 16 over par 160 (82-78), Paphakorn Nuprachum at 16 over par 160 (75-85), and Nopkrit Jirapibulsuk at 19 over par 163 (85-78).
Third place—Rangsit University with a total team score of 473 (238-235). Team members included Kritipong Kamlangklee at 10 over par 154 (78-76), Siriraj Koysombun at 14 over par 158 (80-78), Thanaphat Sirisuk at 21 over par 165 (84-81), and Witchapon Thanaphatrodum at 21 over par 165 (80-85).
Summary of results from the first qualifying round of the Chang Golf U-Champions Cup 2026: 1st—Sripatum University, total score 463 (226-237), 100 points; 2nd—Assumption University, 470 (232-238), 80 points; 3rd—Rangsit University, 473 (238-235), 70 points; 4th—Mahidol University, 492 (244-248), 60 points; 5th—King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, 507 (252-255), 50 points.
6th place—Chulalongkorn University, total 515 (264-251), 45 points; 7th—Thammasat University, 523 (264-259), 40 points; 8th—Kasetsart University, 532 (264-268), 35 points; 9th—Silpakorn University, 545 (279-266), 32 points; 10th—Bangkok University, 550 (279-271), 29 points; 11th—Nawaminthrachinuthit Air Force Academy, 612 (303-309), 26 points; 12th—Royal Police Cadet Academy, 648 (328-320), 24 points.
The second qualifying round of the "Chang Golf U-Champions Cup 2026" will take place on 11-12 July 2026 at Lakeview Resort and Golf Club in Phetchaburi. Updates and results can be followed on the official Line account: @genzgolf or by calling 06-5696-2229.