Emotional Thongchai Jaidee Becomes Oldest & First Asian-Born French Open Champion.

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Versailles, France … Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee has become the oldest and first Asian-born winner of the French Open.

The 46-year old showed his more younger rivals how to find the shortest route around the 2018 Ryder Cup venue winning by four shots with a 68, and despite his only bogey at the last, for an impressive 11-under par tally on the Le National course.

It is Jaidee’s 19th victory worldwide and an eighth on the European Tour while it’s also his fourth straight success on the European continent after capturing the 2012 Wales Open, 2014 Nordea Masters and last year’s European Open in Germany.

The win also will send the very affable Jaidee to a carer high of No. 25 on the World Rankings.

“I didn’t think I would win as all I wanted to do was try my best and especially with Rory starting two shots behind me,” he said.

“But then I played my own game found the fairways and putted very well on a very tough golf course, so I have played great for four days and I am very happy.

“It’s also my son’s birthday so is a great present for him for me to win.”



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