It's been a good week for Asian Golf with two of its stars notching wins on the European and PGA tour.
First up we have asian veteran and Eurasia 2014 team captain, Thongchai Jaidee who won at the Nordea Masters after a one hole playoff against Stephen Gallacher and Victor Dubuisson. A final round of 65 gave him the early clubhouse lead and when the trio teed off on the 18th hole, only Thongchai found the fairway and went on to make birdie to lift his 6th European Title. An excellent win against a formidable field of golfers.
Then we have young Japanese phenom, 22 year old Hideki Matsuyama (interesting trivia - Thongchai Jaidee is 44) who recorded his first PGA win when he lifted the Memorial Tournament after a one hole play-off against fellow asian, Kevin Na.
Kevin Na, who teed off much earlier in the day had to wait hours before the playoff and the wait took its toll when he pulled his drive on the par 5, 18th and found the creek on the left. Hideki on the other hand had to tee off with his 3 wood having broke his driver earlier. He found the fairway bunker with his drive but was able to prevail for his first PGA win. (only the 4th Japanese player to do so). Though it's not all bad news for Kevin Na. A nice runner-up finish and a berth at the US Open at Pinehurst.
An impressive win for two talented players and a huge boost for Asian Golf.
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