Thai teen Phachara wins Rahman Putra golf meet

15-year-old Thai golfer Phachara Khongwatmai won the PGM CCM Rahman Putra Championship on Saturday by four strokes.

PETALING JAYA: Phachara Khongwatmai secured a convincing four-shot win at the PGM CCM Rahman Putra Championship to become the youngest champion on the Asian Development Tour (ADT).

The talented 15-year-old Thai, who turned professional in August last year, showed no signs of crumbling under pressure, firing two eagles en route to a sparkling six-under 66 for a 20-under 268 at the Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia in Sungai Buloh.