Newly crowned ANA Inspiration winner Paphangkorn “Patty” Tavatanakit will spearhead the local challenge at the US$1.6-million Honda LPGA Thailand in Pattaya next month.

Thailand celebrated its second LPGA Major champion in history when Paphangkorn “Patty” Tavatanakit won the US$3.1-million ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in California on Sunday.