Event – True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain

Winner – Andrew Dodt

This week’s tour champion is Australian Andrew Dodt claiming his second career title in Thailand.  The victory came as a shock to bookmakers and the golfing public alike. Having only recently reclaimed his tour card via the qualifying school, he became the second graduate to win on tour this year (Indian Anirban Lahiri in Malaysia).

The 29 year old from Queensland held his nerve to win by one from compatriot Scott Hend and the home favourite Thongchai Jaidee. 

The foundation to his success was an immense tee to green performance over the four days and was a model consistency with the driver.

Stats Don’t Lie…

Hitting a remarkable 73.2% of fairways and an average distance of 301 yards, Dodt found salvation in the short stuff. He also found 79% of greens in regulation, tied 9^th in the field and 100% save success from sand traps.  

He averaged 28.3 puts per round, highlighting consistency with the blade throughout.

All round a solid performance making him a worthy, if unexpected champion.

The Winners Bag…

The coveted driver of the week is the Titlist 915 D3 producing a tournament of long, straight hitting in the heat.

Dodt is Titleist loyal, utilising the successful 714 CB Irons and Vokey SM4 Wedge Series. This was his ultimate strength of the week finding the heart of numerous greens providing extreme control.

His Newport 2 Putter helped the Aussie hold his nerve and sink the winning put after a solid week of holing out.