Atthaya Thitikul is a Thai professional golfer born on February 20, 2003, in Ratchaburi, Thailand. She began playing golf at the age of six and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a formidable competitor on the international stage. Thitikul was a former world amateur number one and won gold at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics and was the leading amateur at the Women's Open Championship in 2018 and 2019.
In 2017, at just 14 years and 4 months old, she made history by winning the Ladies European Thailand Championship, becoming the youngest winner of a professional golf tournament. After turning professional in 2020, she quickly established herself on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the LPGA Tour, securing multiple victories, including her third LET title at the Czech Ladies Open (2021). Thitikul reached a career milestone by becoming the world's number one golfer on October 31, 2022, making her the second youngest player to achieve this ranking, following Lydia Ko.
Who are Atthaya Thitikul’s parents?
Atthaya Thitikul's parents are Montree Thitikul (father) and Siriwan Thitikul (mother). Thitikul has one sister named Pachari Thitikul.
Who is Atthaya Thitikul’s father?
Atthaya Thitikul's father is Montree Thitikul. Montree introduced Atthaya to the sport at a very young age. He has been involved in her training and has encouraged her participation in various tournaments. Atthaya made headlines by winning the Ladies European Thailand Championship in 2017, becoming the youngest golfer ever to win a professional tournament at the age of 14 years and 4 months.
Who is Atthaya Thitikul’s mother?
Atthaya Thitikul's mother is Siriwan Thitikul. Unfortunately, not a lot of information is available about her.
What is Atthaya Thitikul’s parents's nationality?
Atthaya Thitikul's parents are of Thai nationality.
FAQ's On Atthaya Thitikul’s Parents
A. Atthaya Thitikul turned professional in January 2020.
A. Atthaya Thitikul has a total of 15 professional victories as of July 2024.
A. Atthaya Thitikul was named the 2022 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year and won the Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour in 2023.
A. Atthaya Thitikul was ranked as the number one women's amateur golfer in the world for a total of 12 weeks, first achieving this ranking on June 26, 2019.
A. Atthaya Thitikul is coached by Kris Assawapimonporn, who is the head professional at ASA Golf Academy in Thailand.
