"Nong Cherleen," daughter of "Ball Pradorn," openly shared her excitement every time she competes in golf, naming "Pee Jean" as her idol and aiming to become as skilled as her role model among young Thai golfers.
On 5 March 2026, Nong Cherleen, daughter of Pradorn Srichapan, a former beloved Thai tennis player, brought smiles to golf fans. She recently spoke about her dream of competing in major golf tournaments and shyly admitted she wants to meet and get an autograph from "Pee Jean."
"I’m excited and really want to compete. If I get to play on the same course as Pee Jean, I will ask for her autograph," Nong Cherleen said with determined eyes. She clearly stated that she regards "Pee Jean" as her idol and hopes to be as skilled as her in the future.
The "Pee Jean" she mentioned is Atthaya Thitikul, one of Thailand’s leading female professionals on the LPGA Tour, who recently won the 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand. She has become a key inspiration for young players who are seriously taking up golf.
Her father, Ball, revealed his approach to supporting his daughter: he does not focus on overly intense practice but emphasizes consistency and discipline, balanced with maintaining a childlike lifestyle.
"We don’t practice intensely but consistently, building discipline, and she must enjoy playing golf. She also needs time to run and play with friends—not just focusing on golf," said the former top Thai tennis player.
The global success of Thai professional golfers, especially women competing on the LPGA Tour, has encouraged many families to support their children pursuing golf. For Nong Cherleen, this small dream today could be the first step toward the big stage in the future.