The return of the fans to the 16th edition of Honda LPGA Thailand 2023 will add vibrancy and excitement with an increased purse prize of $1.7 million USD (about 62 million Thai Baht*) and the first hole-in-one on the 16th hole reward of the Honda Accord e:HEV, e:HEV TECH variant worth 1,799,000THB. Fans will be able to watch and cheer their favourite players at this world class tournament total 72 players include the top 60 LPGA members (ranked in the order of their position on the Priority List as of January 10, 2023), including champion Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Rolex World Number One Lydia Ko, acclaimed golfing sister act, Jessica and Nelly Korda, US Women's Open 2022 champion, Minjee Lee, 2021 Rolex Player of the Year, Jin Young Ko, 2022 KPMG Women's PGA Championship winner Ingee Chun and winner of the 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Brooke Henderson along with 12 sponsors' invitees and Natthakritta Vongtaveelap, who won the 2023 National Qualifiers will all be in attendance.
Local fans will also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with elite Thai players, led by World Number Four Atthaya Thitikul, rising stars such as Patty Tavatanakit, Pajaree Anannarukarn and Pornanong Phatlum and the Jutanugarn sisters, Moriya and Ariya, who won the Honda LPGA Thailand 2021.
Jessica Korda, winner of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2018, said of her return for the first time since 2019: "I'm honoured to be going back after a long time and playing alongside world greats in beautiful Thailand. I love the challenge here and will work hard to make another impactful appearance at Honda LPGA Thailand 2023."
World Number One Lydia Ko said: "Sadly, I could not participate in 2022, but I am hopeful I can make up for that with some success at Honda LPGA Thailand 2023. I'm excited to be back in Thailand to experience the great Thai hospitality and warmth that surrounds the event once again."
Coming back from a wrist injury that ruined her season last year, Jin Young Ko said: "I'm ready for a good 2023 season and aim to give my best at Honda LPGA Thailand 2023. The strategy is to be consistent on the Siam Country Club Old Course. I also like being here in Thailand as there's always a warm welcome and the fans are great."
Local fans will not only get to see golf's very best women's international professionals in action, but can also look forward to supporting up-and-coming Thai golf stars such as National Qualifier winner Natthakritta Vongtaveelap. With the provision of the Sponsors' Invitees List, the tournament has also given the opportunity for budding golf talents and amateurs to compete on a world-class stage, including 2022 US Amateur winner, Saki Baba from Japan; twin sisters, Chisato Iwai and Akie Iwai who have been rising through the ranks at the JLPGA Tour; China's Muni He who won the LPGA-Q series in 2019; and Sweden's Frida Kinhult who was number one in amateur rankings and won the Symetra Tour Championship in 2022. Invites have also been extended to Thai favourites such as Wichanee Meechai, Chanettee Wannasaen, Jaravee Boonchant, Arpichaya Yubol to compete in the prestigious tournament.
Pajaree Anannarukarn, 2021 ISPS Handa World Invitational winner, said ahead of her return to Pattaya: "I'm thankful for the opportunity to compete in the Honda LPGA Thailand once again. As players, we appreciate the support of Honda and organisations who champion golf tournaments such as this that are pivotal to the growth and development of golf in Thailand, especially among young girls and women."
Honda LPGA Thailand 2023 tickets are now available and can be purchased by logging onto https://hondalpgathailand.com/. Bangkok Bank cardholders can also enjoy an additional 10% discount on all tickets purchased online or on-site. Additionally, fans aged 16 and below or 60 and above are welcome to attend the tournament free of charge.
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