TeJay Pananwich Wins Singha-Krungthai Junior Golf Championship
Thai junior golfer TeJay Pananwich Wangjaisuk won the Class EB title at the Singha-Krungthai Junior Golf Ranking Central Region Event 5 with a two-day total of 8-under-par 136 at Dynasty Golf & Country Club. The 13-year-old credited improved course management and short-game skills for his three-stroke victory, highlighting a maturation in his strategic approach to tournament play.
"The Wolf Juniors – TeJay" showed strong form, carding 8-under to win the Singha-Krungthai Junior title with back-to-back 68s, demonstrating sharp development in game planning.
Rising junior star TeJay Pananwich Wangjaisuk delivered excellent performance, shooting 4-under-par 68 each day for a 36-hole total of 8-under-par 136 to capture the Class EB championship at the Singha-Krungthai Junior Golf Ranking 2026-2027 Central Region Event 5 at Dynasty Golf & Country Club on October 17-18, 2026. He also shared insights behind his success, citing progress in game-planning concepts, decision-making, and situation management on every hole.
In this event, TeJay maintained consistent play. On day one he posted 4-under 68, with 1-under 35 on the front nine and 3-under 33 on the back nine, taking the Class EB lead. He replicated that exact scorecard on day two — another 35-33 split for 68 — to finish at 136, three strokes clear of the runner-up at 5-under 139.
Beyond the under-par rounds, the tournament marked clear growth in his course strategy and decision-making. He learned to assess each situation, select shots suited to his ball position, and accept that birdie isn't mandatory on every hole. When an opening drive misses the plan, choosing to secure par or even accept a bogey can be smarter than risking a bigger number — a key concept TeJay is adopting to maintain rhythm and momentum throughout a round.
He also emphasized short-game development around the greens, particularly chip selection for different lies, landing-spot assessment, and putting on sloping surfaces requiring precise line reading, weight control, and accuracy to minimize errors and create scoring opportunities.
TeJay's father, Piyaphong Wangjaisuk, discussed the progress:
"After the last event, we reviewed that beyond swing and technique, TeJay needs to improve his thinking and hole-by-hole game planning. Especially understanding that when things don't go to plan, he doesn't have to force birdies every time. Sometimes playing for par, or even accepting a bogey to stop the bleeding, is a good decision because golf is about the full 18 holes, not a single shot."
"I try to teach TeJay that before every shot he must analyze the situation, know his options, and weigh the risks of each. It's not just about hitting to the flag; he must know where the ball goes if he misses and how he'll play the next shot."
"We've also put more focus on the short game, especially recovery around greens and downhill putts where weight control is critical. A slightly firm putt can leave a tricky comeback. We want TeJay to gradually master this."
