Poom booms to one-shot lead
Two-time Asian Tour winner Poom Saksansin fired a dazzling 63 to take a one-shot shot lead after the opening round of the US$300,000 Queen’s Cup at Pattaya’s par-71 Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club on Thursday.
The 25-year-old from Chanthaburi who finished runner-up in the Thailand Open, another Asian Tour event, earlier this month, shot nine birdies against a lone bogey to take the lead ahead of countryman Jazz Janewattananond who carded an error free 64 at the 6,951-yard landscape.
"I hit very good approach shots today. My mid-irons and short irons were very good. I got a bit of luck with my putting as well. The highlight of my round today was on the 12th hole. I almost made an eagle there but my putt lipped out, " said Poom.
"I am very happy with the way I played today. I wasn’t thinking much. I just stuck to my game plan and kept the momentum going. The game’s feeling much better now. I am feeling more confident after finishing second at the Thailand Open earlier,'' he added.
Another Thai young gun, Danthai Boonma, carded 65 to share third spot with Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh and heavily-fancied American Paul Petterson. Defending champion Nicholus Fung of Malaysia started in dismal form by shooting a 72.
Jazz Janewattananond
Jazz said:"I was playing with no pressure. I guess that helps. It’s still early in the week. I am not thinking much. It’s going to be a hot week here. I was just trying to save my energy. It was pretty windy when we start so it was a little tough."
