MACAO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Thai hotshot Pavit Tangkamolprasert aimed at defending his title at the up-coming 2017 Macao Golf Open.
"Winning the Macao Open last year has since boosted my career. I get into bigger events now and it has been a greet learning experience for me during the past one year. I have nothing to lose. I just need a good score to keep my card. For this year, I just go out and play my best," said Pavit in a news conference here on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old Pavit enjoyed his career best victory at the tournament last year, beating Indian star Anirban Lahiri on the first play-off hole for his breakthrough win on the region's premier Tour.
"The game's feeling alright. The memories from my win last year are still vivid in my mind. I hope to ride on the happy memories out there to cap another good result this week," added Pavit.
Pavit will lead an elite cast which includes reigning Order of Merit champion Scott Hend of Australia, American David Lipsky, Thai duo Jazz Janewattananond and Poom Saksansin, who are all sitting inside top-10 of the current Order of Merit.
Rising stars Shubhankar Sharma and Chikkarangappa S. of India, American Johannes Veerman, Thailand's Panuphol Pittayarat, all gunning for a first Asian Tour victory, are also tipped to shine in this event.
The 2017 Macao Golf Open will take place at the Macao Golf & Country Club from Oct. 19 to 22, and once again field with 144 of the world's most seasoned professionals and the region's upcoming amateur talents.
The four-day tournament will continue to be organized by the Golf Association of Macao and sanctioned by the Asian Tour.
