Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen carded a final round of level-par 73 to win the Trust Golf Links Series at Ramside Hall Golf Club by three shots.
The 18-year-old started her round with a birdie on the first hole after which she added two more and dropped three strokes on the front nine to make the turn in 37 shots.
The Thai talent had one more bogey on the 11th hole and swiftly erased that with a birdie on the 12th to finish the round at even-par and secure her maiden win in Europe.
“It means a lot to win in Europe and I am very happy with my game. I felt really confident today and I knew I could make it,” said the Thai LPGA member.
The winner, who fired a spectacular second round of nine-under 64 to put her in a comfortable lead clinched an eighth consecutive win and will aim high at next week’s Trust Golf Links Series at The Musselburgh Golf Club.
“I am excited to go to Scotland next week and this win gives me a lot of confidence as I know I can win in Europe and especially in the windy British conditions.
“I am going to celebrate the triumph tonight with my friends and we will go to the best Thai restaurant in town. I really cannot wait!”
In outright second place is her compatriot Arpichaya Yubol who carded the round of the day of five-under 68 to finish three shots back at -8 for the tournament.
Germany’s Chiara Noja claimed the solo third place shooting a final round of two-over 75 and regaining the top spot on the LETAS Order of Merit.
The low amateur of the tournament was England’s very own Jessica Hall who finished at a total of -2, sharing fourth place with Wales’ Jordan Ryan.
Australia’s Stefanie Hall, Sweden’s Sara Kjellker and Scotland’s Tara Mactaggart all ended up a further shot back to tie the sixth spot.
Tina Mazarino of Norway took an outright ninth position at level par while Thailand’s Cholcheva Wongras and Trichat Cheenglab shared the tenth to round out the top 10 at two-over-par.
As the Dubai-based teenage star Noja claims back the top position on the LETAS Order of Merit with 1,494.25 points, the top six on the rankings remain without change.
New Zealand’s Momoka Kobori (1,332.75 points), Dutch amateur Lauren Holmey (822.50 points), England’s Gemma Clews (821.75 points), Sweden’s Anna Magnusson (790.88 points), and Australia’s Kristalle Blum (781.75) are all within the elite six places that will secure a full LET card for the 2023 season.
Rookie Jordan Ryan jumped up the most spots on the rankings as she went from 103rd place to 31st after her top-10 finish this week.
The LET Access Series will continue with the Trust Golf Links Series at The Musselburgh Golf Club from July 14–16.
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