Auto giants back Royal’s Cup
KANCHANABURI: The inaugural Royal’s Cup 2020 is turning out to be a highly anticipated event due to the support of automotive giants.
The tournament, which offers a total purse of US$400,000, will be held at the Grand Prix Golf Club from March 12-15, organisers said yesterday.
The event is promoted by Grand Prix International, the company behind the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS).
Toyota, Mitsubishi, Mazda, MG, and Isuzu are among the brands that are offering their vehicles as hole-in-one and albatross prizes.
Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul and Poom Saksansin are among the local hopefuls who have committed to the event and are already looking forward to teeing up.
“My wife and I recently welcomed our first child, Vera, and a new car would certainly be a welcome present for us. It’s great to see the tournament receiving such amazing support and I’m sure all the players are going to set their sights on the par-three holes and play more attention to these holes,” Gunn said.
“My form over the last season and the start of this season has been good and I am looking forward to competing on home soil.”
Asian Tour commissioner and CEO Cho Minn Thant said: “The impressive line-up of vehicles that will be offered as prizes for our members as well as the commitment shown by the various car makers for the Royal’s Cup 2020 is a strong testament to the appeal of professional golf in Thailand and the Asian Tour.
“We’re looking forward to a memorable week in what will be the tour’s maiden visit to Kanchanaburi next month.”