BANGKOK — 16 June 2026, “TJ” Pannawit Wangjaisuk, the rising Thai youth golfer nicknamed “The Wolf Juniors”, capped off an impressive season by winning the overall points title in the E-Boy division of the Thailand Junior World Tour (TJWT) Season 2, finishing tied for 3rd Overall in the final standings and also securing a place at the Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup, an international junior golf tournament in Japan.
The Thailand Junior World Tour (TJWT) Season 2 Finals were held on Sunday at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok, bringing together junior golfers from various age groups to compete for the season championship titles and the right to qualify for international competitions.
As for this year’s finale, it was one of the most intense and challenging events of the season, using a gross-score format that combined all divisions together without handicaps, forcing every golfer to rely purely on sheer skill. Competitors battled for only three sponsored places at the Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup in Japan, making every shot crucial and every position fiercely contested until the final hole.
TJ delivered an outstanding final-round performance, carding a total score of 73 (+1) with rounds of 36 and 37. Moreover, he made five birdies on the 1st, 2nd, 9th, 14th and 15th holes to finish in 1st place in the E-Boy division and in a tie for 3rd Overall among golfers from all classes.
Because of his consistent performances throughout the season, TJ accumulated a total of 385 points and deservedly claimed the TJWT Season 2 annual points championship in the E-Boy division. The title followed a standout performance in which he captured several tournament victories during the season.
This year’s success is a brilliant continuation of TJ’s outstanding track record after he successfully captured the annual points championship in the F division in the 2025 season, before moving up to the E division and maintaining an exceptional standard of play to claim the annual crown once again. Marking back-to-back annual points crowns across two different divisions in the TJWT, this achievement reflects the development, consistency, and immense potential of this rising young golfer.
However, the day’s major highlight did not end there. TJ entered a playoff with another golfer after the pair finished tied for 3rd Overall, with the winner claiming the final place on Thailand’s team for the Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup.
The playoff took place on the par-five 9th hole of the South Course at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok under a sudden-death format to determine the single winner. If still tied, the contest would be decided by a 20-yard chip-off.
During the playoff, both golfers struck excellent drives off the tee box, but the game turned on the second shot when TJ chose a three-wood (FW3) to play aggressively, aiming to reach the green in two (2-on). Before taking the shot, he told “Toon” Piyapong Wangjaisuk, his father and caddie, that he would try to land the ball on the left side of the green.
TJ executed his plan perfectly, playing a controlled fade shot from the left back toward the green. He successfully reached the green in two (2-on), giving himself an eagle opportunity, while his opponent opted for a safer approach in pursuit of a birdie chance on the next shot.
Once on the green, TJ carefully studied the putting line and the slope of the green before confidently striking his eagle putt. The ball rolled beautifully toward the cup but narrowly shaved the edge of the hole. However, both TJ and his opponent successfully converted birdies, remained tied and were forced to proceed to the 20-yard chip-off to break the deadlock.
In the final short-game showdown, TJ displayed composure beyond his years and the fierce heart of a competitor. He chipped closer to the flag than his opponent to win the playoff and secure Thailand’s berth at the Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup, which will be held in Japan from 3-7 August.
“I am very happy to win the annual points championship and to earn the chance to compete in Japan,” TJ said after the tournament. “The playoff was quite stressful, but I tried to focus on one shot at a time and stick to the game plan that we mapped out.”
Meanwhile, his father, Toon, revealed that what he was most proud of was not the result itself but TJ’s development throughout the season, particularly his discipline, emotional control, and decision-making ability under pressure. Today, his son showed great composure and self-belief, which are essential qualities for a growing athlete.
TJ’s coach, Tichalada Nithitirasakun, known as “Pro Nam”, praised the youngster’s mentality under high-pressure situations, especially during the playoff with an international spot on the line. She said his decision to choose a three-wood, play aggressively and go for a 2-on was a brave and confident one, and he executed that plan successfully. This reflects his clear growth in both technical skill and mental strength.
Winning the annual points title in the E-Boy division and earning a place to represent Thailand at the Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup in Japan marks another significant milestone in the development of “The Wolf Juniors”, “TJ” Pannawit Wangjaisuk, the young golfer, as he continues to steadily sharpen his skills and stands ready to gain experience on the international stage, paving the way toward even higher goals in the future.