Singapore: Jazz Janewattananond is ready to capitalise on his good form and become the third Thai to lift the Singapore Open trophy when the US$1 million event starts today.
The 23-year-old arrived in the Lion City on the back of a rich vein of form, having started the year with a fifth-place finish on home soil.
He also finished second at the Asian Tour season-ending event in Jakarta barely a month ago.
Jazz is hoping to follow the footsteps of Thaworn Wiratchant and Prayad Marksaeng who inked their names into the illustrious roll of honours when they won the Singapore Open in 2001 and 2017 respectively.
Jazz's strong performance at the Serapong Course, Sentosa Golf Club where he finished tied fourth last year, earning himself a dream ticket to the British Open has fuelled his belief that he can do well again this week.
The tournament is the season opener of the Asian Tour and the Japan Golf Tour Organisation, and offers four British Open spots.
Among the big names in the field this week are defending champion Sergio Garcia of Spain and English duo Paul Casey and Matthew Fitzpatrick.
"I love coming back to Singapore. I played really well at the Sentosa Golf Club the last two years. The course is in great shape and my game is quite good," he said.
"I had two weeks off before playing last week. It's a good feeling to have at the start of the year.
"I played well last year to earn my major debut. I would love to do it again. I really enjoyed myself at the [British] Open last year and it's definitely my aim to go to Royal Portrush this July.
"It was an eye-opener for me at the Open and it's one of the best experiences which I have ever had," he added.
