Thai Teen amateur holds lead after hole-in-one show at Maybank C’ship Asean Qualifier

Showstopper: Thailand’s Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul produced a magical ace on the 147-yard par-three fourth hole at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club’s West Course.

PETALING JAYA: Thailand’s rising amateur Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul sank her career first hole-in-one en route to a commanding lead following the first round of the Maybank Championship Asean Qualifier.

The 17-year-old Thai national team member produced the magical ace on the 147-yard par-three fourth hole at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club’s West Course, which saw her post a stellar first round of five-under 67.