Aphibarnrat excited for Thailand Classic homecoming
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Kiradech Aphibarnrat can’t wait to tee it up on home soil once again at next month’s Thailand Classic as the DP World Tour returns to the country for the first time since 2016.
Amata Spring Country Club will host the DP World Tour from February 16-19, with the venue also the site of last year’s prestigious Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC).
A four-time winner on the DP World Tour, the 33-year-old will be riding a wave of positive momentum at the start of the new season after securing playing privileges at Qualifying School in November.
Two of the home favourite’s victories have been in Asia, his maiden title coming at the Maybank Malaysia Open in 2013, followed by his win at the Shenzhen International two years later.
“I’m really excited to welcome everyone on the DP World Tour to Thailand again. It’s very special having the opportunity to play on home soil on the Tour and it’s something that all the Thai golfers are looking forward to.
“I’ve made no secret of how much I enjoy playing on the DP World Tour, so it will be great to see all the guys playing in my home country again. We spend so much time travelling the world on Tour, it will be a nice change to enjoy some home comforts for a week.”
Set to join Aphibarnrat on the outskirts of Bangkok is 2016 Ryder Cup player and four-time DP World Tour winner Rafa Cabrera Bello. The Spaniard has enjoyed a return to form over the last two years, winning the Open de España, his national Open, in 2021.
“I’ve always enjoyed playing in Asia and I’m excited to get back to Thailand,” said the 38-year-old. “It has been quite a few years since we’ve had the chance to play there, so I’m looking forward to going back to Bangkok and having the opportunity to experience the vibrant culture once again.”
Free general admission tickets for the Thailand Classic are available, with fans invited to register here.
The Thailand Classic forms part of a two-week swing in South East Asia, as the DP World Tour returns to the Far East for the first time since the end of 2019.
