Kiradech Ends His Campaign in Rio at Joint 5th, Thongchai at 15 th
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Kiradech Aphibarnrat fired an impressive 68 in the final round of the men’s golf competition but it was not enough to secure a medal for Thailand.
The Thai No 2 scored a total 8-under-par 276, five behind bronze medalist Matt Kuchar of the US who shot the round’s lowest of 63 which propelled him to lone third at 13-under-271.
Briton Justin Rose, with an ending 67, won the gold medal with a total 16-under-268, two shots ahead of British Open winner Henrik Stenson of Sweden.
Thai No 1 Thongchai Jaidee with his second straight 67 signed off with a total 279 which saw him land at tied 15 th along with German Martin Kaymer, Seamus Power of Ireland, Fabrizio Zanotti of Paraguay and Fabian Gomez of Argentina.
Thailand now relies hope world No 2 Ariya Jutanugarn, who just won her maiden Major at the British Open, and Pornanong Phatlum in the women’s event which starts on Wednesday.
