Who's who: Prayad Marksaeng

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Who's who: Prayad Marksaeng

  • Name:

    Prayad Marksaeng
  • Country:

    Thailand
  • Born:

    Jan 30, 1966 in Hua Hin, Thailand.
  • Original/Home Club:

  • Occupation:

    Professional golfer
  • Turned Pro:

    1991

Roll of Honour

Multiple wins on the Asian and Japan Tours.

Did you know?

Marksaeng has been a member of the Asian Tour since its begining in 1995. He was one of the first ten players to reach a million US dollars in career earnings on the Tour. In 1999 he became the first player from Thailand to qualify for The Open Championship.

Top tournaments won by Prayad Marksaeng

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

275 (-9)

Prize money

US$180,000

Title sponsor

SMBC

Played as the SMBC Singapore Open (Jan 19-22; Asian/Jpn Trs season-opener). Second-placed Juvic Pagunsan (Phil), Phachara Khongwatmai (Thai), Jbe Kruger (RSA) and Young-han Song (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Serapong course, Sentosa GC, Singapore].

2015
Asia
270 (-14)
US$54,000
x

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

270 (-14)

Prize money

US$54,000

Title sponsor

x

Played as the Queen's Cup (June 18-21; Asian Tour event; in honour of Queen Sirikit of Thailand). Second-placed Thanykon Khrongpha (Thai) finished 2 shots behind 49-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who claimed his second win in three years in this event, and ninth Asian Tour win overall. [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].

2015
Japan
264 (-24)
¥10million
Dunlop-Srixon

Category

Japan

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

264 (-24)

Prize money

¥10million

Title sponsor

Dunlop-Srixon

Played as the Dunlop Srixon Fukushima Open (July 23-26; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Young-han Song (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind 49-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who claimed his fifth win on the Japan Tour. [Grandee Nasushirakawa GC, Fukushima, Jpn].

2014
Asia
276 (-12)
US$180,000
x

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

276 (-12)

Prize money

US$180,000

Title sponsor

x

Played as the King's Cup Golf Hua Hin (Jan 16-19, 2014; Asian Tr 2013 season-ending event). Second-placed Rikard Karlberg (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Black Mountain GC, Hua Hin, Thailand].

2013
Asia
270 (-14)
US$56,142
x

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

270 (-14)

Prize money

US$56,142

Title sponsor

x

Played as the Queen's Cup Bangkok Airways (June 13-16; Asian Tour event; in honour of Queen Sirikit of Thailand). Second-placed Arnond Vongvanij (Thai) finished 3 shots behind Prayad Marksaeng (Thai). [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].

2013
Asia
264 (-24)
US$180,000
x

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

264 (-24)

Prize money

US$180,000

Title sponsor

x

Played as the Thailand Open (March 14-17; OneAsia/Jpn Trs event). Second-placed Scott Strange (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Marksaeng (Thai), who became only the third Thai to win his national title. [Thana City G&SC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].

2008
Japan
276 (-8)
¥40million
Dunlop

Category

Japan

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

276 (-8)

Prize money

¥40million

Title sponsor

Dunlop

Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Ryo Ishikawa (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].

2007
Asia
275 (-13)
US$135,000
Volvo

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Venue

Thai CC

Score

275 (-13)

Prize money

US$135,000

Title sponsor

Volvo

Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 6-9; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Juvic Pagunsan (Phi) and Chris Rodgers (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai), who birdied the final hole to secure his win. [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].

2005
Asia
280 (-8)
US$31,500
Crowne Plaza

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

280 (-8)

Prize money

US$31,500

Title sponsor

Crowne Plaza

Played as the Crowne Plaza Open (Sept 29-Oct 2; Asian Tr event). Marksaeng (Thai) beat Marcus Both (Aus) at the first playoff hole. [Grand Epoch City GC, Xianghe, Beijing, China].

2000
Asia
Manila Southwoods
283 (-5)
US$32,300
Casino Filipino

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Venue

Manila Southwoods

Score

283 (-5)

Prize money

US$32,300

Title sponsor

Casino Filipino

Played as the inaugural Casino Filipino Open (Feb 17-20; Asian Tr event; as distinct from the much older Philippine Open held later in the year). Second-placed Ted Purdy (USA), Mike Cunning (USA) and Tatsuhiko Ichihara (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Masters course, Manila Southwoods G&CC, Carmona, nr Manila, Philippines].

1997
Asia
270 (-18)
US$32,300
Lexus

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Venue

Bangpoo

Score

270 (-18)

Prize money

US$32,300

Title sponsor

Lexus

Played as the Lexus International (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Arjun Atwal (India) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Bangpoo GC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].

1997
Asia
277 (-11)
US$32,300
Yokohama

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Score

277 (-11)

Prize money

US$32,300

Title sponsor

Yokohama

Played as the Yokohama Singapore PGA Championship (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Kasiadi (Indonesia) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Palm course, Raffles CC, Singapore].

1996
Asia
Beijing Intl GC
269 (-19)
US$72,000
Volvo

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Marksaeng, Prayad

Venue

Beijing Intl GC

Score

269 (-19)

Prize money

US$72,000

Title sponsor

Volvo

Played as the Volvo China Open (May 30-Jun 2; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Yu-shu Hsieh (Taiw) finished 9 shots behind 30-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Beijing Intl GC, Changping, Beijing, China].

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