Ministry of Tourism and Sports fully supports golf "Thailand Classic 2023"

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports fully supports the big golf tournament “Thailand Classic 2023”, showing soft power and emphasizing the “Golf Center of the Region” February 16-19 at Amata.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports reinforces its position as a golf center in the region of Thailand with a show. “Soft Power” attracts tourists, earning money into the country by announcing support for golf tournaments. “DP World Tour”, “Thailand Classic 2023”, win a total prize money of US $ 2 million or about 66 million baht at Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi Province, February 16-19, 2023.

DP World Tour Golf Tournament (Former European Tour) “Thailand Classic 2023”, winning a total prize money of US $ 2 million The competition will be held at Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi Province. Between 16-19 February 2023 is the return of the DP World Tour in Thailand. After the last time the competition was held in 2016 (2016), this competition was sponsored by Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and National Sports Development Fund, DP World, Amata Spring Country Club, BMW and Emirates Airlines

Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed that the “Thailand Classic 2023” golf tournament is an event that is a sport tourism (Sport Tourism) to restore and strengthen the economy. At the same time, it will build confidence for Thailand. Helping to promote the image of the country

After going through the crisis of the COVID-19 epidemic, now various activities, including tourism and sports, will join forces. by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), National Sports Development Fund Has sponsored world-class events in Thailand to inspire sport. Developing golf to a professional level and inviting tourists from all over the world to come to Thailand to stimulate the economy as well

“Thailand is a paradise for golfers. because there is a beautiful golf course with world-class quality standards Spread across Thailand, more than 315 fields, ranked 4th in Asia The weather is good for golf practice all year round. And there are facilities that can accommodate groups of golfers and families as well as their dependents. both international airports International standard hotel food variety Recreational activities, traditions, culture and attractions The “Thailand Classic 2023” golf tournament is a declaration of readiness to make Thailand a golf destination of Asia (GOLF TOURISM HUB OF ASIA). way European Tour Network to 167 countries around the world.

Golf Thailand Classic 2023, besides being a competition of the best professionals from around the world It will also be a new dimension of golf tournament management that is full of activities throughout the tournament week. Filled with food and drinks dazzled. delicious food, award-winning “MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND” (MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND), watching live broadcasts of the competition on a giant LED screen, atmosphere of a golf simulator, live music performances from famous Thai artists, Zone for children, promoting tourist attractions in Thailand in the form of “THE HIDDEN GEMS OF THAILAND”, etc.

This tournament will feature many leading golfers from both the DP World Tour and Thailand. Which in the part of Thai golfers will be led by “Pro Arm” Kiradet Aphibarnrat, a former DP World Tour champion of 5 events, “Pro Chang” Thongchai Jaidee, a 53-year-old pro who has made history as the first Thai golfer to win Champion in the DP World Tour in 2004 (2004) before becoming the champion of the DP World Tour up to 8 items. In addition, last year Thongchai is also the first Thai golfer to win a championship on the PGA Tour Champions. In the last “Thailand Classic” tournament in Thailand in 2016 (2016), both Kiradet and Thongchai also participated in the competition Which in coming back to compete in this list again Will have to increase more determination for the opportunity to make the championship trophy stay in Thailand.

However, Thai pros will have to compete with leading golf pros in Europe like Thomas Bjorn, a 51-year-old experienced professional from Denmark, Ryder Cup championship degree. which is the first Scandinavian pro in history Who was honored to serve as captain of the European team to win the 2018 Ryder Cup. Joining the Ryder Cup team are Robert McIntyre, a 26-year-old Scottish pro who has won two DP World Tours, and Rafa Caberra Bello, a 38-year-old Spaniard. 4 DP World Tour champions who accepted the competition as well by golf fans who are interested in attending the tournament You can register for free at www.ticketmelon.com/event/thailandclassic.

Information about DP World Tour – Rebranded from former name “European Tour” since 2022, on the occasion of the European Tour’s 50th anniversary (starting in 1972). In the 2023 calendar, the DP World Tour will be held over 12 months, totaling 39 tours. Tournaments in 26 countries around the world Win a total prize money of 144.2 million US dollars (approximately 5335.4 million baht)

Follow up on activities Thailand Classic program on the website www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour or via Facebook /www.facebook.com/golfthailandclassic and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/golfthailandclassic