Thailand’s Poom Saksansin today, ended his 57 month win-less run by claiming the Yeangder TPC in Taiwan.
Overnight leader Poom fended off a charging Travis Smyth in the final round by shooting a bogey-free 66 to capture his fourth Asian Tour title at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club.
While Travis, who carded a 67 in round four, finished three strokes behind Poom at second place.
Poom's winning score was 24-under-264.
Poom was delighted after winning the Yeangder TPC,
“I don’t know what to say, happy, is all I can say. I’m so lucky today. I played well and had some good luck. Made some good decisions,” said Poom Saksansin to the Asian Tour website.
Apart from his Yeangder TPC win, Poom has three additional victories on the Asian Tour and one on the Asian Development Tour.
India's Gaganjeet Bhullar finished solo third.
[COVER PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL LAKATOS / ASIAN TOUR]
September 24, 2023 - By Dhruv Trivedi