Meet Pajaree!
Personal Profile
Pajaree was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. She enjoyed trying new things and found her passion for golf at an early age. She started playing at the age of 8 and a half, right around the same time as her parents and her older sister, Jariya. Pajaree graduated from the American School of Bangkok in 2017 and decided to turn pro to pursue her dream of becoming a professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.
Personal Info
Full name
Nickname
Birthday
Nationality
Education
Pajaree Anannarukarn
Meaw
May 30th 1999
( 24 years old )
Thailand
The American School of Bangkok ( Class of 2017 )
Career
June 2017
LPGA Tour and LET Tour
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Early golf career
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Started playing golf at the age of 8 and a half (In 2008).
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Played her first tournament in 2009 and competed on the Thailand Golf Association and some international tournaments, which including AJGA, USGA, and IGF Golf.
2014
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In 2014, won both Pro and Am at the 4th SINGHA-SAT THAI LPGA Championship presented by Toyota, age of 14.
March, 2014 - Kabinburi Sport Club, Thailand
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Joined the Thailand National Team in 2014 and competed in the tournaments, including; Junior Open, World Amateur Team Championships and Kartini Cup ( SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship ).
2015
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Won the Gold Medal Team and T2 (4th place) Individual at the 28th SEA GAMES.
June, 2015 - Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore
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3 consecutive wins at the American Junior Golf Association in 2015 and played in both the US Girls and US Women’s Am.
2016
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In 2016, won 3 professional events, including; the SINGHA E-SAN Open, 2nd SINGHA-SAT THAI LPGA Championship 2016 and 5th SINGHA-SAT THAI LPGA Championship 2016.
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Won both Individual and Team at 8th SANTI CUP ( SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship 2016 ).
Sep, 2016 - Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore
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Finished T11th Individual and 5th Team at the World Amateur Golf Team Championships.
Sep, 2016 - Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club and
Mayakoba El Camaleón Golf Club, Mexico
2017
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In 2017, won 2 professional events, including; 18th SINGHA MASTERS and 1st SINGHA-SAT Toyota Championship 2017 THAI LPGA and turned professional about 2 months later.
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Made it to Q-School final stage and received her card for 2018 Symetra Tour.
2018
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Her first official year played as a pro golf and as a rookie on the Symetra Tour.
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20 events, 18 cuts made, ( Rank 18th on the Money list ) on the Symetra Tour in 2018.
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Recorded four Top 10 results with a season- best runner up finish at the 2018 IOA Invitational.
2019
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Rookie on the LPGA Tour
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19 events, 16 cuts made. Ranked 71st on the money list.
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Finished 4th in the 2010 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the year standing.
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Collected four Top-15, including a season best T12 at the LOTTE Championship and the DOW Great Lakes Bay Invitational.
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Ranked 7th on tour in sand saves ( 56.82%)
2021
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Captured her first win on the LPGA Tour at ISPS HANDA World Invitational in Northern Ireland, UK.
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25 events, 22 cuts made. Ranked 28th on the money list.
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Recored 7 Top-10 finishes.
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Competed in all 4 majors, best finished T10 at The Amundi Evian Championship.
ISPS HANDA World Invitational in Northern Ireland, UK.
2022
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Recorded four top 10 finishes including a season-best result at the JTBC Classic (finished T4)
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29 events,19 cuts made, $612,297 (52)
2023
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Claimed her win number 2 at 2023 Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards.
( May 22 - 28, 2023 at Shadowcreek Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV)
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Competed in all 5 majors, including The Chevron Championship, The KPMG Women's PGA Championship, The U.S. Women's Open, The Amundi Evian Championship, and the AIG British Women's Open.
Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards in Las Vegas.
Turned professional
Current tour(s)
Professional Wins
LPGA Tour
LET Tour
ThaiLPGA Tour
ATGT Tour