# Fifa Laopakdee wins Asia-Pacific Amateur

> Fifa Laopakdee makes history by defending Asia-Pacific Amateur title to earn 2026 Masters and Open Championship spots.
- Title: Fifa Laopakdee wins Asia-Pacific Amateur · Golf | Shortify
- Summary: Fifa Laopakdee makes history by defending Asia-Pacific Amateur title to earn 2026 Masters and Open Championship spots. Fifa Laopakdee became the second…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/fifa-laopakdee-masters-asia-pacific-amateur
- Published: 2026-11-01T12:38:40+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

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.