Chaiyapattana Jensai Klang won the Super Junior Boy category at the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 Qualifier Round 1 at Siam Country Club Bangkok, finishing with a two-day total score of 9-under-par 135.
The Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026, now in its 12th year, features three age categories for boys and girls competing in Stroke Play on a professional-standard course. The qualifier round is recognized for accumulating points on the Junior Golf Scoreboard, selecting talented golfers to represent Thailand against international youth players in the International Championship, with scores officially recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).
Additionally, this is the only tournament in Thailand accredited by the Department of Physical Education, which can be used to advance university studies domestically and abroad. Competitors vie for the Dream Prize, enhancing their golf skills physically and mentally with top PGA Tour coaches. The event features exclusive training with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus, developer of Collin Morikawa—world's number 6 golfer and two-time major champion—at Flow Code Golf Academy, focusing on mental toughness to handle professional pressure during a Special Camp. The best youth players are also selected to join the "ThaiBev ThaiTalent" program to develop into world-class professional golfers in all aspects.
The first qualifier round of the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 was held at Siam Country Club Bangkok. Chotirat Siriart, representative of Chang Natural Mineral Water products, and distinguished guests attended to watch the event and present the awards. The competition results were as follows:
Junior Category, ages 8 to 12 years
Boys: Winner Thanuttham Pornkummklao (+12) with rounds of 79 and 77, total 156.
Girls: Winner Thanyarawipa Tujinda (+9) with rounds of 81 and 72, total 153.
Super Junior Category, ages 13 to 18 years
Boys: Winner Chaiyapattana Jensai Klang (-9) with rounds of 69 and 66, total 135.
Girls: Winner Chanidapha Sripan (-5) with rounds of 69 and 70, total 139.
Special Class Category, ages 19 to 22 years
Boys: Winner Krisada Lekruengsin (-2) with rounds of 70 and 72, total 142.
Girls: Winner Nareerut Kamphaengnil (+10) with rounds of 79 and 75, total 154.
The Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 continues to receive ongoing support from leading public and private sector partners, including the Department of Physical Education, CCK Group Co., Ltd., Udompanich Corporation Co., Ltd., Golfmate (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Prow Group Co., Ltd., and Golf Performance Solution Co., Ltd., collaborating with Chang Natural Mineral Water to promote Thai golf on the global stage.
The second qualifier round of the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 will be held on 23–24 May 2026 at Springfield Royal Country Club, Phetchaburi Province. For more details, follow the competition on Facebook: Chang Golf Club.