Prayad marksaeng biography of barack

Played as the SMBC Singapore Open (Jan 19-22; Asian/Jpn Trs season-opener). Second-placed Juvic Pagunsan (Phil), Phachara Khongwatmai (Thai), Jbe Kruger (RSA) and Young-han Song (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Serapong course, Sentosa GC, Singapore].

Played as the Queen's Cup (June 18-21; Asian Tour event; in honour of Queen Sirikit of Thailand). Second-placed Thanykon Khrongpha (Thai) finished 2 shots behind 49-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who claimed his second win in three years in this event, and ninth Asian Tour win overall. [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].

Played as the Dunlop Srixon Fukushima Open (July 23-26; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Young-han Song (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind 49-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who claimed his fifth win on the Japan Tour. [Grandee Nasushirakawa GC, Fukushima, Jpn].

Played as the King's Cup Golf Hua Hin (Jan 16-19, 2014; Asian Tr 2013 season-ending event). Second-placed Rikard Karlberg (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Black Mountain GC, Hua Hin, Thailand].

Played as the Queen's Cup Bangkok Airways (June 13-16; Asian Tour event; in honour of Queen Sirikit of Thailand). Second-placed Arnond Vongvanij (Thai) finished 3 shots behind Prayad Marksaeng (Thai). [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].

Played as the Thailand Open (March 14-17; OneAsia/Jpn Trs event). Second-placed Scott Strange (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Marksaeng (Thai), who became only the third Thai to win his national title. [Thana City G&SC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].

Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Ryo Ishikawa (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].

Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 6-9; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Juvic Pagunsan (Phi) and Chris Rodgers (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai), who birdied the final hole to secure his win. [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].

Played as the Crowne Plaza Open (Sept 29-Oct 2; Asian Tr event). Marksaeng (Thai) beat Marcus Both (Aus) at the first playoff hole. [Grand Epoch City GC, Xianghe, Beijing, China].

Played as the inaugural Casino Filipino Open (Feb 17-20; Asian Tr event; as distinct from the much older Philippine Open held later in the year). Second-placed Ted Purdy (USA), Mike Cunning (USA) and Tatsuhiko Ichihara (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Masters course, Manila Southwoods G&CC, Carmona, nr Manila, Philippines].

Played as the Lexus International (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Arjun Atwal (India) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Bangpoo GC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].

Played as the Yokohama Singapore PGA Championship (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Kasiadi (Indonesia) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Palm course, Raffles CC, Singapore].

Played as the Volvo China Open (May 30-Jun 2; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Yu-shu Hsieh (Taiw) finished 9 shots behind 30-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Beijing Intl GC, Changping, Beijing, China].