The “2025 TRUST GOLF Asian Mixed,” jointly sanctioned by Thailand’s Trust Golf, the TPGA (Taiwan PGA), and the TLPGA (Taiwan LPGA), concluded today (26th) at Lake View Resort & Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand. With a total prize fund of 5,000,000 baht (approximately NT$4.55 million), the tournament ended in thrilling fashion as Thailand’s Thanyakon Khrongpha fired a 4-under 68 in the final round for a three-round total of 201 (15-under), clinching the title by one stroke and earning the winner’s prize of 750,000 baht (approximately NT$682,500). This victory also secured him entry into the second half of this year’s TPGA Tour (excluding three Asian Tour events) and full playing rights for the TPGA Tour for the next two years.
Thanyakon commented, “I honestly didn’t look at the leaderboard until the very end. Winning this title was a pleasant surprise, and earning my TPGA Tour card is incredibly exciting!”
Overnight leader Sarut Vongchaisit carded a 1-under 71 to finish at 202 (14-under), one shot behind the champion, taking home 500,000 baht (approximately NT$455,000).
Thailand’s female player Nook Sukapan produced a brilliant 65, and American Shawn Lu posted a 69, both finishing at 203 to share third place. Sukapan was the highest-ranked female player in the event.
Taiwan’s Chan Shih-chang shot 69, and Thailand’s Tawit Polthai, also a TPGA Tour member, signed for 70. Both finished tied for seventh at 206 (10-under), with Chan as the best-performing male player from Taiwan.
Taiwan’s rising star Lu Sun-yi delivered an impressive 69 for a 207 total (9-under), tying for ninth place.
Tournament organizers announced that Taiwan’s male players had the highest cut-making percentage after two rounds. Out of 31 Taiwanese men, 19 advanced (61%), surpassing the host nation Thailand, which had 25 of 46 players make the cut (54%).
The day’s biggest mover was Thailand’s Tirawat Kaewsiribandit, who carded a sensational 63 (9-under), the lowest round of the event. His round included three eagles, five birdies, and two bogeys—an extremely rare feat. His surge vaulted him from tied 56th after scraping into the cut at even par to a tie for ninth with a 9-under total of 207.
Among Taiwanese women, Ann Ho-yu led the way with a closing 67 for a total of 207 (tied for ninth), making her the top-performing Taiwanese female. Chen Yu-ju and Yu Han-hsuan both shot 67 and 70, respectively, finishing at 208 and tied for 14th.
Thai amateur TK Ratchanon Chantananuwat carded rounds of 71-71-73 for a 215 total (1-under), winning the amateur title and finishing tied for 52nd overall. Currently a freshman at Stanford University in the U.S., he has previously competed on the TPGA Tour.
Another highlight came from Thailand’s Natthapatr Kaewpiboon, who aced the par-3 7th hole with a 7-iron from 175 yards. He posted a 71 today for a 211 total (5-under), finishing tied for 27th.
Thanyakon Khrongpha, who once competed on the DP World Tour and now primarily plays on the Thai and Asian Tours, showcased remarkable resilience. Starting two shots behind, he struggled early with four birdies and three bogeys for a front-nine 35, while Sarut posted 34 with three birdies and one bogey to extend his lead to three strokes. However, as the back-nine winds picked up, Thanyakon kept his ball flight low for control and saved par on every hole. Sarut faltered with back-to-back bogeys on 13 and 14, trimming his lead to one. Thanyakon then eagled the par-5 15th to pull even, while Sarut made birdie. With three holes left, Sarut could only manage pars, while Thanyakon birdied the par-5 17th to seize a one-shot lead he never relinquished, completing the comeback win.
Meanwhile, Thailand’s Nook Sukapan, who began the day seven shots back, made a furious charge with three birdies on the front nine and five more through the 17th to tie Sarut at 14-under. However, her hopes for a playoff were dashed after a three-putt bogey on the final hole, leaving her tied for third.
Chan Shih-chang, who closed with five birdies and two bogeys, said afterward, “The front nine was okay—I made two birdies, but my short irons weren’t sharp enough to create more chances. On the back nine, I missed a 6-foot birdie on 12 and failed to save par from 7 feet on 14 after a poor chip. Then I rallied with three straight birdies from 15 to 17, including a 21-foot putt on 15, a 6-footer on 16, and an easy birdie on the par-5 17th. The last hole was disappointing—I found the bunker on my second shot, got on the green with my third, and missed a 9-foot birdie putt.” He added, “It wasn’t a bad day, but it could have been better. One fewer stroke and I could have finished higher. Still, I was steady overall, so I’m satisfied.”
Top Taiwanese female Ann Ho-yu said this was her best finish and score of the year. After earlier rounds of 69 and 71, she delivered a final-round 67. “My driver wasn’t very steady today, but I kept things under control and focused on hitting greens. My putting was solid—I made seven birdies despite two bogeys. Going forward, I’ll work on improving my driving and iron consistency and stick to my course strategy.”
This event marked the first international tournament jointly sanctioned by Trust Golf, TLPGA, and TPGA, and the first time TPGA and TLPGA co-sanctioned an overseas event. A total of 132 players (male and female) from nine countries competed, including professionals from the TPGA and TLPGA tours and invitees from Trust Golf.
The “TRUST GOLF Asian Mixed” series features three tournaments. The first stop offered a 5,000,000 baht purse and was contested over 54 holes in a mixed-gender stroke-play format, with 132 players including 40 TPGA male professionals, 40 TLPGA female professionals, 36 male professionals invited by Trust Golf, and 16 amateurs (7 female, 9 male).
The second event in the series will also take place at Lake View Resort & Golf Club from August 14–16.
