June 5, 20215 yr On just his third outing this year due to Covid travel restrictions, Thongchai Jaidee from Thailand leads by one shot going into the second round of the PGA Champions Tour’s Principal Charity Classic. Thongchai Jaidee closed with a birdie on the par-3 ninth for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead Friday’s first round. Thongchai, the 51-year-old from Thailand making his fifth senior start, and just third start in 2021, eagled the par-5 15th and had seven birdies and two bogeys at Wakonda Club in Des Moines Iowa. “This golf course very tricky, you have to have a good tee shot and have a good iron and putting very well,” Thongchai said. “I love the golf course. It is very challenging. Everything the condition is perfect. ... this was my first time on golf course this week. Its good thing for me, a golf course you have to think, " said Thongchai after his round. Thongchai had a very late start on Friday and on Saturday will tee off at 11.10pm Thai time along with Americans Dicky Pride and Doug Barron both who are one shot behind and tied T2. The 2021 Principal Charity Classic purse is set for $1.85 million, with the winner's share coming in at $277,500, a big step up from his days on the Asian Tour. In the tours Charles Schwab Cup Money list, Thongchai is currently placed 88 with US$61,865, so a good finish this week could propel him into the lucrative playoffs at the end of the season.
June 5, 20215 yr Rather a condescending write-up of Thongchai's golf record. He competed for many years on the European Tour, winning 8 times, with total prize money of over Euros 13m. So, the potential winners share at $277,500 is hardly 'a big step up' for him.
June 5, 20215 yr Author 2 hours ago, dabhand said: Rather a condescending write-up of Thongchai's golf record. He competed for many years on the European Tour, winning 8 times, with total prize money of over Euros 13m. So, the potential winners share at $277,500 is hardly 'a big step up' for him. point taken but he did play for a longtime on the Asian Tour for fairly small purses.
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