Pajaree makes major progress
Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn might be a rookie on the biggest stage for women’s golf but she is playing with the poise of a seasoned veteran – and has every intention of maintaining her steady rise.
The 20-year-old Bangkokian is in her first season on the US-based LPGA Tour and has impressed in the only two majors she’s been in, finishing in a tie for 14th at the PGA Championship in June and equal 25th at the just-completed Evian Championship in France.
In fact, she was among the leaders at The Evian until carding a three-over-par 74 on the final day to slip down the field.
Now she is working hard to fixing the weaknesses in her game, ahead of competing in the last major of the season, the British Open, which starts on Wednesday.
“Things have gone well and I’m very happy with the way I’m playing,” she said. “As for the majors, nothing is easy so if you make a mistake you must have patience.
“I try to learn new things every week and build up consistency, working out game plans and sticking to them.”
She is grateful that some of the biggest stars in women’s golf are her compatriots. “I must also thank my elders like Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn, who have been giving me great advice on many matters,” she said.
“They have helped a lot in my first year on the Tour.”
