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Fifa Laopakdee wins Asia-Pacific Amateur
Fifa Laopakdee makes history by defending Asia-Pacific Amateur title to earn 2026 Masters and Open Championship spots.
In brief
Fifa Laopakdee makes history by defending Asia-Pacific Amateur title to earn 2026 Masters and Open Championship spots. Fifa Laopakdee became the second player to repeat as Asia-Pacific Amateur champion, securing his place in the 2026 Masters and Open Championship after a dramatic comeback. Originally reported by Golf.
Fifa Laopakdee's historic comeback
Fifa Laopakdee defended his Asia-Pacific Amateur title after a dramatic six-shot comeback to secure spots in the 2026 Masters and Open Championship.
“i’ve been watching the masters since i could remember, like 2- or 3-years-old, watching tiger dominating”
Masters and Open Championship qualification
Laopakdee earned his place in the 2026 Masters and Open Championship after winning the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.
“the masters is why i start to love golf”
Historic Asia-Pacific Amateur win
Laopakdee became only the second player to repeat as Asia-Pacific Amateur champion, joining Hideki Matsuyama in history.
“hideki has played a huge part in golf for japan, and also asia”
Dramatic Sunday comeback
Laopakdee trailed by two shots but dropped two strokes over his first eight holes to take the lead at Te Arai Links.
“it was a huge momentum shift, that’s for sure”
Key mental strategy
Laopakdee used mental techniques like singing songs to calm nerves and reading books to improve his game.
“i literally didn’t win a single thing since march”
Masters preparation
Laopakdee gained valuable major championship experience by missing the cut at Augusta and Royal Birkdale in 2026.
“i feel like i’m more proud of myself this year because i never stopped believing in myself”
Future goals
Laopakdee aims to improve his performance at the 2026 Masters and Open Championship after this win.
“next year, i’ll definitely be a lot more calm and collected”
At a glance
Fifa Laopakdee became the second player to repeat as Asia-Pacific Amateur champion, securing his place in the 2026 Masters and Open Championship after a dramatic comeback.
