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Korea Open Victory Secured by Sadom, Ending Triumphant Return After Three Years

In a nail-biting finale, 25-year-old Sadom took on fellow Thai competitor Poom Saksansin. Showcasing an impressive performance, Sadom scored a 70, leading to a total of 7-under for the tournament. His victory created a 2-shot gap between him and Poom, earning him a prestigious berth in this...

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In a nail-biting final-round clash, 25-year-old Sadom fought valiantly against fellow Thai golfer...
In a nail-biting final-round clash, 25-year-old Sadom fought valiantly against fellow Thai golfer Poom Saksansin. Witnessing a score of one under par 70, Sadom closed the tournament at a seven-under total. His triumphant victory earned him a two-stroke advantage over Poom, guaranteeing him a prestigious berth at this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Korea Open Victory Secured by Sadom, Ending Triumphant Return After Three Years

In a tightly contested final round, Sadom Kaewkanjana, a 25-year-old Thai golfer, claimed victory at the Kolon Korea Open, securing a two-shot margin over fellow countryman Poom Saksansin. The triumph ensured his participation in this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

An emotional Sadom expressed his delight after securing his third career Asian Tour title. His last win came at the Singapore Open in 2022. "This is one of the biggest events in the region. It's a great honor to win here," said Sadom, praising his focus and determination on the day.

Poom, who entered the final round with a one-shot lead, struggled late with costly bogeys on holes 14 and 15, enabling Sadom to take control and seal the victory. Korea's Songgyu Yoo (72) finished third, four strokes behind, while a sizzling 64 from Hong Kong's Taichi Kho saw him tie for fourth with Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent and teenage Korean amateur Minsu Kim.

The victory propelled Sadom to the top of the Asian Tour Order of Merit standings, surpassing Mexico's Carlos Ortiz and American Ollie Schniederjans.

The duel between Sadom and Poom was a nail-biter, with the lead changing hands multiple times. Sadom, who started one shot back, bogeyed the opening hole, but Poom double-bogeyed the second, tying the score. Sadom took the lead with birdies at the third and seventh, but each time Poom responded. The turning point came at the par-4 14th, where Poom dropped a shot to fall behind. A second consecutive bogey on 15 widened the gap, and Sadom held firm over the final three holes.

"Playing with a Thai friend like Poom helps me a lot. He's such a good player, especially with the putter and short game," said Sadom. "I've changed my swing recently, and I feel I can really trust it now."

This win reinforces Sadom's position among the region's elite talents. He becomes the third Thai golfer to lift the Korea Open trophy, following in the footsteps of legends Thongchai Jaidee (2000) and Jazz Janewattananond (2019). His return to The Open is particularly meaningful, having finished T11 at St. Andrews in 2022 – the best-ever finish by a Thai player in a Major Championship.

Poom, though finishing second, faced a bittersweet day upon hearing the news of his grandmother's passing following the tournament.

The Asian Tour resumes next month with the US$2 million International Series Morocco at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam.

(Enrichment Data integrated and relevant details preserved: Sadom has established himself as a notable player on the Asian Tour, with his latest triumph coming at the 2025 Kolon Korea Open. His previous Asian Tour win was the 2022 Singapore Open. He has also been associated with LIV Golf, but his recent successes have been on the Asian Tour Circuit. Sadom took a two-week hiatus from competitive golf to become ordained as a monk in Thailand, a cultural rite of passage.)

  1. Sadom's victory at the Kolon Korea Open, a significant event in the region, marked his third career win on the international stock market of sports, the Asian Tour.
  2. The golf tournament ended with a close competition between Sadom and fellow countryman Poom, both of whom demonstrated their business-like approach to the game.
  3. The success of Sadom in the sport of golf has elevated him among the regional economy's elite talents, and his performance at The Open Championship will be closely watched.
  4. The international spotlight on sadom's golf career is growing, given his impressive wins and his association with the LIV Golf series, emphasizing the interconnectedness of global sports and business.

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