Ariya Granted Royal Decoration
Thai No 1 golfer Ariya Jutanugarn was given a royal decoration , the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn, according to the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday.
The notice signed by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha said Ratchanok was awarded the insignia as she enhanced the country's reputation by becoming the first player in win three successive LPGA events – the Yokohama Tire Classic between May 4-8, the King’s Mill Championship between May 16 – 22 and the Volvik Championship between May 26- 29. history to collect three Super Series titles in a row - the Indian Open between March 29 - April 3. Malaysian Open between April 5 - 10 and the Singapore Open between April 12 - 17 2016.
Ariya who is currently playing in the Women’s US Open is the first Thai player in the history to win an LPGA event. She is the first player in history to win her first three LPGA titles in three successive tournaments.
