Bored Kiradech makes Asian Tour return despite knee problem

Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the British Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, northern England July 17, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

TOKYO (Reuters) - Reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit winner Kiradech Aphibarnrat will risk his injured knee at this week's Asia-Pacific Open in Japan after getting bored of sitting on the sidelines for seven weeks.

The Thai has not played since quitting his second round at the U.S. PGA Championship last month after eight holes because of the problem but opted against surgery.