Pornanong Phatlum is a Thia female skilled golfer who currently plays in the American-based LPGA Tour. Born and raised in an Asian country, she initially started playing as an amateur but turned professional in 2006. She joined the Ladies Asian Golf and LPGA Tours in 2009.
The golfer is one of the few female golfers from the Asian Region and Thailand that is making the region and the country proud.
Since she became professional, the Thai Golfer has recorded 16 professional wins. And had good outings in some major LPGA championships such as ANA Inspiration (2013), U.S Women’s Open (2014), and the Women’s British Open (2018) among others.
Who Is Pornanong Phatlum
Pornanong Phatlum was born on 4th December 1989 in the city of Khon Kaen, Thailand by her parents Dusit Phatlum and Plernput Phatlum. She grew up in the city alongside her only brother Pornpong Phatlum and a sister whose name is still not known. She is currently 36 years old.
Although there are no details regarding her childhood days, available information shows that her family loves and cherishes her. She holds her father in high esteem for being a source of encouragement along her career path.
It is impossible to say that she didn’t have an education; her family placed education in an important position. That is why despite her early interest in golf, she still went to school. Though there is no record of her high school education, she attended Chaiyuphum Rajabhat University, Thailand.
She is in the category of those that know what they want to become in life and gave a chase. She knew from a tender age that golf was her thing, and with the support of her family, she is living the dream.
There are interesting things you probably didn’t know about the golfer. Here are 10 below.
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Amazing Facts About Pornanong Phatlum
1. Miss Phatlum started playing golf at 9
While growing up, she developed an interest in golf. So, by the age of 9, she started playing. She sustained the momentum, becoming one of the finest exports from her home country to feature in major golf championships.
2. She owes her career success to her father
The Thai Golfer holds her father, Dusit Phatlum in high esteem for pushing her to chase her dreams. He is instrumental to her becoming a professional golfer today. It was his influences that urges her on.
3. She has exceeded the $2 million career-earning mark
It is the dream of every elite professional golfer to reach and pass the $2 million mark in earnings. Miss Phatlum exceeded the mark in 2015 at the Cambia Portland Classics.
Currently, she amasses $4.1 million in career earnings. If she keeps competing in major championships, the amount will go up in the upcoming years.
4. Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) gave Miss Phatlum an ambassadorial appointment in 2015
She is a popular face of golf from Thailand, TAT made her a brand ambassador for the Amazing Thailand Golf Paradise initiative. The move was aimed at creating awareness for Thailand since it serves as a major golf destination in Asia.
5. She was ranked 25th at the 2016 Rio Olympics
The golfer was part of the team that represents Thailand in the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. Even though the outing wasn’t successful, but she ranked 25th in the individual women category for golf. This came a year after her outing in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
6. Favorite Hobbies
If she is not playing golf or competing in championships, then she is busy shopping or killing time listening to music. There are times she on watching her favorite characters in movies or surfing the internet. She revealed she loves sightseeing and watching movies.
7. She is not the tallest woman out there
The Thai Golfer’s slim body structure complements her height. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall, and she weighs 55kg (121lbs).
8. Pornanong Phatlum has a net worth of $1.5 million
The sensational golfer has come a long way in her career, and it is thanks to this that she has a net worth that is currently estimated at $1.5 million. She made her fortune from her career as a golfer through her winnings and the many endorsement and sponsorship deals she has attracted.
She is sponsored by many top brands including Singha Corporation, Tiplife, Loudmouth, BCPG, Omsin GSB, and also ThaiTakasago among many others,
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