Defending champ Laopakdee back on top after 1st round at Asia-Pacific Amateur

Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand shot an 8-under 63 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead after the first round.

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:32 AM

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Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee shot an 8-under 63 to take a three-shot first-round lead at the Asia-Pacific Amateur.
Laopakdee holed an 83-yard shot for eagle on the par-4 ninth hole at Te Arai Links.
New Zealand's Joshua Bai sits second after a 66, with Ryan Xie and Cooper Moore one shot back at 67.

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Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee took a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Tomarata, New Zealand. The 21-year-old Thai golfer shot an 8-under 63 despite windy conditions at Te Arai Links' South Course. His round included an 83-yard hole-out for eagle on the par-4 ninth hole.

New Zealand players held the three spots behind Laopakdee, led by Joshua Bai with a 66, followed by Ryan Xie and Cooper Moore with 67s. The winner of the championship earns invitations to the Masters and The Open.

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Defending champ Laopakdee back on top after 1st round at Asia-Pacific Amateur

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