Patty Tavatanakit is a professional golf player who won her first major championship at the 2021 ANA Inspiration in April. The 21-year-old from Bangkok, Thailand, surprised the field by winning by two strokes and dominating the competition from start to finish. She held off Lydia Ko’s late push. Tavatanakit won the ANA Inspiration, one of the five majors in women’s golf, becoming the first rookie and Thai player to do so.
Early Life
Patty was born on 11th October 1999 in Bangkok, Thailand Tavatanakit’s passion for golf started when she was 3 years old after Tavatanakit’s father gave her her first set of clubs. She began competing when she was 8 years old and won 60 out of 90 events she participated in as a junior.
She won the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship for girls in 2014, and after winning the Junior Golf Association Rolex Tournament of Champions and the Ping Invitational, she was awarded the 2015–16 Thailand Amateur Ladies Golf Association Player of the Year.
Patty Tavatanakit Career
Tavatanakit attended UCLA for two years. In addition to being named the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) and Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Year, twice being named to the WGCA First Team All-American, and being named to the All-Pac-12 First Team, Tavatanakit won seven collegiate tournaments. She also received numerous honors.
Patty turned professional in 2019 when she joined the Symetra Tour. She took up the Gaelle Truet Rookie of the Year title for her remarkable start to professional golf, winning three times in just eight tournaments. After joining the LPGA Tour in 2020, Tavatanakit competed in her maiden match at the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio. In her first season, she finished in the top ten four times, including as runner-up in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Her breakthrough moment came at the 2021 ANA Inspiration, where she shot a 10-under 62 in the first round to take a four-shot lead. She maintained her lead throughout the tournament. The second-youngest winner of the ANA Inspiration, after Morgan Pressel, Tavatanakit ended at 18-under 270. She made history by being the first person to win a major without having participated in any prior majors as a professional.
Patty Tavatanakit Biography |
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| Real Name | Paphangkorn Tavatanakit |
| Birth Date | 11 October 1999 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 23 Years |
| Birth Place | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Profession | Golfer |
| College | University of California |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimeters – 165 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 52 kg – in Pounds – 114 lbs |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In Relation |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her boyfriend? | Andy Zhang |
Personal Life
Patty Tavatanakit is dating fellow golfer Andy Zhang, who is a Chinese professional golfer who plays on the European Tour. The couple have been together since 2020 and often share photos of their relationship on social media.
Tavatanakit and Zhang both practice at Isleworth Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, where they met through their mutual friend Grant Waite, a former PGA Tour winner who caddied for Tavatanakit at the 2021 Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio. Tavatanakit and Zhang also support each other’s careers and celebrate each other’s achievements.
Patty Tavatanakit Net Worth
Patty Tavatanakit has earned prize money from various tournaments and sponsorships, which have boosted her income and recognition in the golf world. Titleist, a well-known golf company that sponsors Tavatanakit, gives her high-quality gear and accessories that match her playing and personal style. By being highlighted on its website, in social media posts, and commercials, Titleist gives its players visibility and support, both of which are advantageous to Tavatanakit.
Social Media
Patty Tavatanakit is a rising star in the golf world. Tavatanakitalso has a social media presence, where she shares her golf highlights, achievements, and insights with her fans and followers. She has over 30k followers on Instagram and over 7k followers on Twitter.