Points, Thompson add to stellar cast for Thailand Golf Championship

Asia’s flagship professional golf tournament will take place at Amata Spring Country Club in Chon Buri. Thompson and Points, both of whom are ranked inside the world’s top 60, will join a stellar cast of international stars who have already confirmed their participation at this year’s tournament. These include defending champion and 2011 Masters champion Charl Schwartzel, 2013 US Open champion Justin Rose, Bubba Watson, winner of the 2013 Masters as well as Spain’s Sergio Garcia, American duo Hunter Mahan and Rickie Fowler. The current Race to Dubai leader, Henrik Stenson, who recently claimed both the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup crowns, will also travel to Thailand to challenge for the title.

The presence of Thompson and Points, each with a PGA Tour win this year, will no doubt add depth and additional colour to the world-class line-up. The 28-year-old Thompson is no stranger to the tournament, having come third in the inaugural tournament in 2011. Points, on the other hand, will be making his first appearance at the prestigious Thailand Golf Championship.

The younger of the two players by eight years, Thompson has enjoyed a fine season that included a win at the Honda Classic and three other top-10 finishes. He was also impressive at The Masters and PGA Championship this season where he recorded top-25 finishes.

Points, who grew up in Pekin, Illinois, has had a similar year to his compatriot, with a title at Shell Houston Open in the spring and three other top ten finishes. In the majors, he did not quite match the results of Thompson but still produced solid performances to finish at tied-38th and tied-40th at The Masters and PGA Championship respectively.

Sarath Ratanavadi, chairman of the organising committee for Thailand Golf Championship, said, “We are delighted that these two wonderful players will be joining us at Thailand Golf Championship this year. Michael Thompson and DA Points are two seasoned professionals who have achieved a lot in their careers. They are a real asset to the tournament.”

The Championship aims to help develop professional golf within the region and promote Thailand as an international sports destination and regional event hub.