Asian Tour: Ormsby claims first Asian Tour win since Hong Kong Open on compelling final day in Thailand
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Wade Ormsby overcame Chonlatit Chuenboonngam on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off to win the International Series Thailand after a compelling finish on Sunday.
The Australian holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the par-five 18th, while Chonlatit missed his birdie attempt from eight feet. It was Ormsby’s first Asian Tour win since he triumphed at the Hong Kong Open in 2020.
Ormsby had trailed Chonlatit, the clubhouse leader on 20 under, by one shot with three to play, but made a birdie on 16 and had a chance to win on the last when he splashed out to 12 feet from a greenside bunker but missed his birdie attempt.
The Australian closed with a seven-under 65, while Chonlatit, who was on the Asian Development Tour last year, produced an inspired 64 at Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin.
Korean Yeongsu Kim (66) and Micah Lauren Shin (67) from the United States tied for third one shot back while Australian Kevin Yuan (67) ended outright fifth.
“I can’t believe I am here,” Ormsby said. “I had a tough week down in New Zealand last week. I was so annoyed with myself as I knew I was playing well. I worked so hard with my coach Grant Field. I am so stoked.”