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BBTV Channel 7 and HONDA Automobile (Thailand) confirm “Honda LPGA THAILAND 2017” to be hosted on 23 – 26 February 2017 at Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course, urge Thailand to cheer ‘Ariya’ to win the title in home country

Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co., Ltd. (BBTV Channel 7) and Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. confirm their collaboration to stage Thailand’s premier ladies professional golf tournament “Honda LPGA THAILAND 2017” during 23 – 26 February 2017 at Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course. The tournament has a total prize money pot of US$ 1.6 million (approximately 57 million Baht) with special prizes, a new Honda Civic TURBO RS worth 1,199,000 Baht for those who shoot a hole-in-one on the 16th hole. The field is comprised of the top 60 players from the LPGA Tour and 10 invited players by sponsors, including Thai golf star, Ariya Jutanugarn who will strive for a victory in her home country.

Mr. Pitak Pruittisarikorn, Chief Operating Officer of Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said “Honda LPGA Thailand is growing stronger and has tremendous success every year. Each year the Top 58 LPGA players (based on the LPGA’s Official Top Priority List) and winners of the first few tournaments of the year will compete in the Honda LPGA tournament in Thailand. The event is attended by thousands of enthusiastic local spectators. Every year the Honda LPGA tournament draws more and more spectators and always creates fun and exciting experiences for all walks of life. It is considered one of the most anticipated events for the LPGA players as well. While it gives fun and excitement to the audiences, the event has also inspired young Thai women golfers. The prize purse of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2017 tournament is US$ 1.6 million, which is approximately 57 million Baht. This year Honda Automobile will offer a new Honda Civic TURBO RS for a Hole in One prize on the 16th hole.

Mr. Palakorn Somsuwan, Managing Director of Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co., Ltd. mentioned “BBTV Channel 7 has been granting the right to organize the LPGA tournament in Thailand for over a decade. The tournament has always been well-received by top LPGA players to participate in this field.  It is a great opportunity to showcase Thailand’s capability to host a world-class golf tournament. In addition, BBTV Ch7 and Honda Automobile (Thailand) provide an opportunity for young Thai women golfers to compete with professional LPGA players. The 11th edition of the Honda LPGA THAILAND tournament is considered to be the beginning of a fresh new decade. We do hope to draw more and more spectators due to the emergence of Thai players on the tour, spearheaded by Ariya Jutanugarn, who had a spectacular 2016 season and was recently awarded the 2016 Rolex Player of the Year, the Race to CME Globe and a box of one million dollars in cash (approx. 35 millions Thai Baht) after the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Moreover, she won the Heather Farr Perseverance Award voted by LPGA tour players. We expect massive crowds to show their support during the 4 rounds of the Honda LPGA THAILAND 2017 tournament at Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course.”

Champions

  • LEXI THOMPSON

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2016

    Nationality : American Total Score : 268 (-20)Winning : US$ 240,000

  • AMY YANG

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2015

    Nationality : South Korea Total Score : 273 (-15)Winning : US$ 225,000

  • ANNA NORDQVIST

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2014

    Nationality : Sweden Total Score : 273 (-15)Winning : US$ 225,000

  • INBEE PARK

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2013

    Nationality : South Korea Total Score : 276 (-12)Winning : US$ 225,000

  • YANI TSENG

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2012

    Nationality : Taiwan Total Score : 269 (-19)Winning : US$ 225,000

  • YANI TSENG

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2011

    Nationality : Taiwan Total Score : 273 (-15)Winning : US$ 217,500

  • AI MIYAZATO

    THE WINNER OF HONDA – PTT LPGA THAILAND 2010

    Nationality : Japan Total Score : 267 (-21)Winning : US$ 195,000

  • LORENA OCHOA

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2009

    Nationality : Mexico Total Score : 274 (-14)Winning : US$ 217,500

  • SUZANN PETTERSEN

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2007

    Nationality : Norway Total Score : 267 (-21)Winning : US$ 195,000

  • HEE-WON HAN

    THE WINNER OF HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2006

    Nationality : South Korea Total Score : 202 (-14)Winning : US$ 195,000

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