King's Cup doubles prize money to $1m

Professional Golf Association of Thailand (TPGA) president Chayapat Sunayont said the tournament, sanctioned by Asian Tour and the Sports Authority of Thailand, will be organised by TPGA from December 19-22. The past three editions were held at the Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club. The prize money of US$1 million matches that offered by the country’s other high-profile men’s tournament, the Thailand Championships, which is due at Amata Spring Country Club in Chon Buri from December 12-15. The top 40 local players on the TPGA rankings are eligible for the King’s Cup, and will join a field of international stars.  

 Last year, dark-horse Arnond Vongvanij won his maiden title by beating hot favourite Thaworn Wiratchant by two strokes with a 22-under-par 266.