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Thongchai Jaidee, Thai professional golfer. Recipient Order of Merit, Asian Tour, , , , Player's Player of Year award, , , Diplomatic passport, Prime Minister Thailand,
Background
Jaidee, Thongchai was born on November 8, in Lopburi, Thailand.
Education
He first played in a major championship in the United States. Open and finished tied 74th.
Career
Jaidee did not start playing golf until he was sixteen, and he later went into the Royal Thai Army where he was a paratrooper. In he received a special invitation to play in the Masters Tournament. He was the second Thai to play in the Masters after Sukree Onsham, who did so in and , and by doing so, he became the first Thai to play in all four major championships.
After his victory in the Volvo Masters of Asia in he reached 75 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
He topped the Asian Tour order of merit for a third time in Jaidee held the 54 hole lead by a stroke and shot a 67 in the final round to claim victory.
Pakistan Amateur Open Championship European Tour wins (7) Asian Tour wins (13) Other wins (2) DNP = D
Who is Thongchai Jaidee?
Thongchai Jaidee is a Thai professional golfer who plays on the Asian Tour and the European Tour. On the Asian Tour, he holds the record for the most career earnings and is second in victories having won 13 times. He has won the Order of Merit on the Asian Tour three times during his career.
Jaidee did not start playing golf until he was sixteen, and he later went into the Royal Thai Army where he was a paratrooper. Jaidee did not turn professional until he was thirty years old, but he soon achieved success on the Asian Tour, topping the tour's order of merit in and He first played in a major championship in the U.S. Open and finished tied 74th. In February he became the first Thai to win a tournament on the European Tour by winning the Carlsberg Malaysian Open, an event which was co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour. In he successfully defended his Malaysian Open title. In he received a special invitation to play in the Masters Tournament. He was the second Thai to play in the Masters after Sukree Onsham, who did so in and , and by doing so, he became the first Thai to play in all four major championships.
- Born
- Nov 8,
Lopburi Province - Nationality
Thongchai Jaidee Net Worth, Career Overview, Stats
Thongchai Jaidee is a celebrated Thai professional golfer. Jaidee has made history as the first Thai golfer to play in all 4 major championships. He holds the record for the most career earnings on the Asian Tour and ranks second in victories with 13 wins.
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Thongchai Jaidee’s Biography
| Full Name | Thongchai Jaidee |
| Birth Date | November 8, |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in ( m) |
| Weight | lbs (68 kg) |
| Birthplace | Lopburi, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Current Net Worth | $8 million |
| Turned Professional | |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Namfon Jaidee |
| Instagram Profile | @thongchaijaideeofficial |
Thongchai Jaidee was born on November 8, , in the small village of Hua Khao, located in Lopburi, Thailand.
Growing up in a modest family, Jaidee faced numerous challenges during his early years. From a young age, he worked various jobs, including as a caddy, to help support his family.
Professional Career
Thongchai Jaidee turned professi
Played as the Pure Insurance Championship (Sept ). Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) beat Justin Leonard (USA) with a par at the fourth playoff hole (par-5 18th), to record his second PGA Tour Champions win. [Pebble Beach Golf Links & Spyglass Hill GC, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Final round at Pebble Beach].
Played as the American Family Insurance Championship (June ). Second-placed Tom Pernice Jr (USA) finished 1 shot behind year-old Thongchai Jaidee (Thai), who recorded his first win on the PGA Tour Champions, in his 19th start on the Tour. He became the first Thai golfer to win on the Tour. [University Ridge GC, Madison, Wisconsin].
Played as the Open de France (th) (Jun Jul 3). Second-placed Francesco Molinari (Italy) finished 4 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who recorded his eighth European Tour win. [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Played as the Porsche European Open (Sept ; for the first time since ). Second-placed Graeme Storm (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai), who recorded his seventh European Tour win. [Beckenbauer course, Quellness Resort, Bad Griesbach, Bavaria; at the time known as the Hartl Resort].
Played as the Nordea Masters (May
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