”I Didn’t Expect”: LPGA Phenom Opens Up About An Unexpected Surprise On Her Professional Malaysian Debut
Rose Zhang, Celine Boutier, Atthaya Thitikul, Megan Khang, and Peiyun Chien are all playing at one event! Sounds like a dream for all the golfing enthusiasts. This dream is currently in action in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Maybank Championship is currently underway at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. All the action is keeping all golf enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Tied for lead is the Thai golfer Atthaya Thitikul who is close to her home country. She opened up about the mix of emotions she feels in a recent press conference.
Atthaya Thitikul working her magic at the Maybank Championship
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Atthaya Thitikul took part in a candid interview where she was asked a variety of questions. The most interesting one pertains to the vibe she is getting from being so close to her home country and her fondness for the atmosphere.
Atthaya Thitikul expressed her feelings about the atmosphere and fan support during the tournament in Malaysia, where she is in contention for the title.
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She said: “I didn’t expect going to be a lot of fans like this. I mean, like it’s not that big country, and also I don’t know, it’s golf like impact all the people to come out that much.”
The LPGA pro was excited about the fan turnout. She also mentioned that it was her first professional tournament in Malaysia and her second visit to the country.
The recent form of Atthaya Thitikul
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The golfer is in great form and the fact that she is number one in the LPGA Rankings is a testament to her skills and phenomenal form on course. Her consistency is evident by the fact that she has spent 12 weeks at the number one spot! She knows the key to a good performance is consistency.
She’s had 12 wins since she turned pro in the year 2020 which is commendable. This event also has been dominating all the big names in the game. She is leading the ongoing event and is neck-and-neck in competition with Celine Boutier. Do you think the young LPGA Pro has another event up for grabs?
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