At just 23 years of age, is it too early to say that Patty Tavatanakit is having a career resurgence?
As one of the most highly touted juniors in recent memory, Tavatanakit got out to a scorching hot start to her professional career in 2019. Winning three times in just eight starts on the now-Epson Tour, Tavatanakit ran away with Rookie of the Year honors and jumped up to the LPGA in 2020.
After a COVID-19-hindered rookie season, the Thai broke through for her first LPGA win in 2021.
Tavatanakit joined a shortlist of golfers whose first win on tour was a major championship, winning the ANA Inspiration by five strokes over Lydia Ko.
In her eight major starts since that win, Tavatanakit locked down three top-10 finishes but rode a cold streak of four straight missed cuts heading into the 2023 major season.
After briefly being in contention at the Chevron, it will be interesting to see how Tavatanakit continues her search for her second major title.
May 31, 2018; Shoal Creek, AL, USA; Patty Tavatanakit reacts after putting on the 17th green…SHOAL CREEK, AL - MAY 31: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand plays a tee shot on the…CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 29: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand hits a tee shot ahead of…May 31, 2019; Charleston, SC, USA; Patty Tavatanakit tees off on the 5th hole during the…HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 10: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand reacts on the 12th hole during the…Aug 8, 2020; Sylvania, OH, USA; Patty Tavatanakit from Thailand hits a chip shot on the…SYLVANIA, OHIO - AUGUST 06: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand hits a tee shot on the ninth…CHONBURI, THAILAND - MAY 05: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand tees off during the practice round ahead…KAWAGOE, JAPAN - AUGUST 05: Patty Tavatanakit of Team Thailand plays her shot from the fourth…Apr 2, 2021; Rancho Mirage, California, USA; Patty Tavatanakit looks at the green on the 18th…Apr 3, 2021; Rancho Mirage, California, USA; Patty Tavatanakit waves after her putt on the 15th…Apr 4, 2021; Rancho Mirage, California, USA; Patty Tavatanakit reacts after she chips into the hole…Apr 4, 2021; Rancho Mirage, California, USA; Patty Tavatanakit jumps into Poppie's Pond after winning the…Apr 4, 2021; Rancho Mirage, California, USA; Patty Tavatanakit celebrates after winning the final round of…BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand catches a ball during the third round…BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 14: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand plays a shot on the 12th hole…NAPLES, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 18: Former LPGA player Annika Sorenstam (L) presents the Rolex Annika Major…SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand plays her tee shot on…PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand lines up a putt on…THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - APRIL 21: Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand watches her tee shot on the…
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