Thongchai Jaidee
Name:
Thongchai JaideeCountry:
ThailandBorn:
Nov 8, 1969 in Lopburi, Thailand (130 km N of Bangkok).Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1999Presidents Cup player (2015). Multiple wins on the Asian and European Tours. Asian Tour Order of Merit winner (2001, '04, '09).
Jaidee turned professional at the age of 30, having previously served in the Royal Thai Army as a paratrooper/ranger. He joined the Asian Tour in 1999 and quickly became a consistent and regular winner, topping the Asian Tour Order of Merit three times in the 2000s. He now holds the record for the most career earnings on the Asian Tour and is second in victories (to Thaworn Wiratchant) having won 13 times.
In 2004 Jaidee became the first player from Thailand to win on the European Tour. A keen footballer in his youth, Jaidee now develops young golfers through his own golf academy, established in his home town of Lopburi.
Europe
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Played as the Open de France (100th) (Jun 30-Jul 3). Second-placed Francesco Molinari (Italy) finished 4 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who recorded his eighth European Tour win. [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Europe
Porsche
Played as the Porsche European Open (Sept 24-27; for the first time since 2009). Second-placed Graeme Storm (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai), who recorded his seventh European Tour win. [Beckenbauer course, Quellness Resort, Bad Griesbach, Bavaria; at the time known as the Hartl Resort].
Europe
Nordea
Played as the Nordea Masters (May 29-Jun 1). Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) beat Victor Dubuisson (Fra) and Stephen Gallacher (Scot) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Lakes course, PGA of Sweden Natl GC, Malmo, Sweden].
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds. Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Thai) was second with 69.68; Rikard Karlberg (Swe) was third with 70.26.
Europe
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa Wales Open (May 31-Jun 3). Second-placed Thomas Bjørn (Den), Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (Esp), Joost Luiten (Neth) and Richard Sterne (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Thongchai Jaidee (Thai), who claimed his fifth European Tour win, and first on European soil. [Twenty Ten course, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales].
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds, for the fourth straight year. Prayad Marksaeng (Thai) was second with 70.09; Jeev Milkha Singh (India) was third with 70.47.
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open (Dec 9-12; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Kenichi Kuboya (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who claimed his 13th Asian Tour title. [Phokeethra CC, Siem Reap, Cambodia].
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds, for the third straight year. Seung-yul Noh (S Kor) was second with 69.39.
Asia
Ballantine's
Played as the Ballantine's Championship (April 23-26; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Jaidee (Thai) beat Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (Esp) and Sunghoon Kang (S Kor) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Pinx GC, Jeju Island, S Korea].
Asia
Enjoy Jakarta
Played as the Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open (Feb 26-Mar 1; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Simon Dyson (Eng), Alex Noren (Swe) and Steve Webster (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who claimed his third European Tour win and eleventh Asian Tour victory. [New Kuta GC, Pecatu, Bali].
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds, for the second straight year. Jyoti Randhawa (Ind) was second with 69.65; Prayad Marksaeng (Thai) was third with 69.77.
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) won his third Asian Tour Order of Merit, with 2009 earnings of US$981,931 on the Tour. Wen-chong Liang (China) was second with $779,580; Anthony Kang (USA) was third with $411,062.
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) won the Asian Tour Players' Player of the Year Award, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds.
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open (Dec 11-14; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chih Bing Lam (Sing) finished 6 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who claimed his second straight win on the Asian Tour. [Phokeethra CC, Siem Reap, Cambodia].
Asia
Hana Bank
Played as the Hana Bank Vietnam Masters (Nov 22-25; Asian Tr event). Jaidee (Thai) beat Rhys Davies (Wales) with a par at the third playoff hole. Andrew Dodt (Aus) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [East course, Vietnam G&CC, Ho Chi Min City (Saigon), Vietnam].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 14-17; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Frankie Minoza (Phil) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai). [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds, for the second straight year.
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Malaysian Open (Feb 17-20; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Jaidee (Thai). [Palm course, Saujana G&CC, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour.
Asia
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Played as the Myanmar Open (Feb 12-15; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Andrew Pitts (USA) finished 3 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Yangon GC, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Malaysian Open (Feb 19-22; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Brad Kennedy (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who claimed back-to-back Asian Tour wins. Jaidee became the first Thai golfer to win on the European Tour. [Palm course, Saujana G&CC, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Awards
Johnnie Walker
Jaidee (thai) won the Johnnie Walker Asian Player of the Year Award.
Jaidee (Thai) won the Asian Tour Players' Player of the Year Award, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) won his second Asian Tour Order of Merit, with 2004 season earnings of $381,929 on the Tour. Jyoti Randhawa (Ind) was second with $351,710; Simon Yates (Scot) was third with $310,988.
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 11-14; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Keng-chi Lin (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai). [Bangkok GC, Bangkadi, Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
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Played as the London Myanmar Open (Feb 7-10; Asian Tr event). Jaidee (Thai) beat Edward Loar (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Yangon GC, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Awards
Davidoff
Jaidee (Thai) won the Asian Tour 2001 Davidoff Order of Merit, with earnings of US$353,060 on the Tour. Charlie Wi (S Kor) was second with $315,857; Andrew Pitts (USA) was third with $144,393.
Asia
Wills
Played as the Wills Indian Open (March 15-18; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Ross Bain (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai). [Classic G&CC, ITC Grand Bharat Resort, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Kolon
Played as the Kolon Cup Korea Open (Oct 5-8; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Craig Kamps (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Hanyang CC, Goyang, nr Seoul, S Korea].
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