The Asian Development Tour (ADT) will return to Thailand’s tropical island of Phuket once again this year, for the Singha Laguna Phuket Open – organisers announced today.

The tournament, won last year by Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert [main picture], will be staged at its regular home, Laguna Golf Phuket, from May 22-25, and boast total prizemoney of THB4million (approximately US$119,000).

It will be the fourth leg on this year’s circuit, mark the seventh successive season it has been an ADT event, and will be the tour’s first visit of the year to Thailand.

“The Singha Laguna Phuket Open is the latest event to be added to our schedule, and we are absolutely delighted to welcome back such an important and popular tournament,” said Ken Kudo, General Manager, Asian Development Tour.

“The tournament has been part of the Asian Development Tour since 2017 and we thank the All Thailand Golf Tour, Singha Corporation and Laguna Golf Phuket for helping to make the tournament such a huge success.”

Laguna Golf Phuket.

The event is jointly sanctioned with the All Thailand Golf Tour – a trusted and long-term partner of the ADT. It is the seventh event to be added to this year’s calendar, with many more to be added soon. Last year 12 events were played, across eight countries, offering total prizemoney of US$1.5million.

“We are thrilled to continue our strategic co-sanctioning partnership with the Asian Development Tour, which represents a significant milestone in our commitment to nurturing professional golf talent across Asia. Under the leadership of Ken Kudo, the ADT has been instrumental in creating meaningful pathways for golfers to elevate their careers and compete at increasingly competitive levels,” said Jakraphong Thongyai, Commissioner, All Thailand Golf Tour.

“Our collaboration is further strengthened by the incredible support of Laguna Phuket, led by their M.D. – Paul Wilson, whose dedication has been crucial in making this tournament not just an event, but a platform for showcasing the extraordinary potential of emerging golf professionals. Together, we are not just hosting a tournament but building a robust ecosystem that supports and propels the dreams of aspiring golfers across the region.”

Last year Pavit held his nerve to win the Singha Laguna Phuket Open by a shot after a magnificent long lag putt on the last hole helped secure a par, holding off a determined group of contenders. It was his eighth victory on the ADT – the most by any on the circuit.

Said Paul Wilson, Managing Director, Laguna Phuket: “Laguna Golf Phuket is delighted to once again host the Singha Laguna Phuket Open. Our valued partnership with the All Thailand Golf Tour enables Laguna Phuket to welcome some of the best professional golfers in Asia and showcase our integrated destination internationally. The addition of the Asian Development Tour as co-sanctioning partner further enhances the tournament, and it promises to be a fantastic spectacle of top-level golf.”

Laguna Golf Phuket is a member of Asian Tour Destinations – an exclusive network of world-class golfing venues with direct ties to the Asian Tour.

Presently, 13 golf clubs ‒ representing the top-tier of golfing properties in Asia ‒ are part of the affiliate network programme.

Last week Aidric Chan of the Philippines clinched his first win on the ADT at the Lexus Challenge in Vietnam. He moved to third on the Merit list after three events behind Thailand’s Tawit Polthai and Filipino Juvic Pagunsan, in first and second respectively.