Nakhon Ratchasima: Danthai Boonma got the better of Jazz Janewattananond on the fourth play-off hole to win the Boonchu Ruangkit Championship title yesterday.
The 20-year-old Danthai ended Jazz's challenge with a par on the fourth extra hole -- the 18th of the par-71 Charnvee Resort and Country Club. Both were level on 15-under 269 in regulation play.
Danthai took home 612,500 baht, while Jazz received 402,000 baht at the 3.5-million-baht tournament.
Danthai, who claimed his first play-off win as a professional, dedicated the victory to his parents and admitted that he was quite nervous during the shoot-out.
"It was a great way to finish the year after winning the Thai PGA Tour title in Kabin Buri early this year," said Danthai, who also has an Asian Tour crown to his credit.
"I am happy to win my first title on the All Thailand Golf Tour."
Earlier in his amateur career, Danthai had edged Gavin Green of Malaysia in a play-off to win the individual gold medal at the 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar.
Jazz, meanwhile, said that he miscued his tee-shot on the fourth play-off hole, where he found the sand bunker.
Asked about his plans for the next year, the 21-year-old Jazz claimed that he was not sure of anything yet as the official Asian Tour rankings had not been announced yet.
"I am not sure if I will earn a tour card," said Jazz, who finished 63rd on the money list. "The tour has not made it [rankings] official."
Prom Meesawat, who yesterday carded a 62 with nine birdies in a bogey-free round, came in joint third on 14-under 270 with James Byrne of Scotland (66) and Rattanon Wannasrichan (68). They received 198,333 baht each.
Prom said he was relaxed playing his final round of the year and after sinking nine birdies on the front nine, "everything seemed easy".
"There was nothing much to expect, just play and enjoy the game," he said.
"In the off season, I will focus more on physical side to prepare for the next season.
"I will take part in about 10 European Tour events next year and these do not include the co-sanctioned tournaments."
Thailand No.1 Thongchai Jaidee in his bid to claim the title and move into the top 50 in the world.
The world No.52 settled for joint sixth on 13 under after he signed for a 69 with one eagle, three birdies, one bogey and a double bogey.
Joining him on 13-under 271 were Raththee Srithanakunsak (66), Sutijet Kooratanapisan (67) and Tirawat Kaewsiribandit (68).
Overnight leader Chanachok Dejpiratanamongkol, who led by three shots going into the final round, endured a disappointing 73 with two birdies and four bogeys. He shared 10th on 12-under 272 with Kiradech Aphibarnrat (69).
Thanyakorn Khrongpha carded a 67 for 273.
Udorn Duangdecha finished the year on top of the All Thailand Golf Tour money list after a tie with Prayad Marksaeng (68), John Michel O'Toole (69) of the United States and Tawit Polthai (70) for the 25th place.
With this event being the final leg of the Asian Development Tour, the top five on the money list are granted automatic places on the Asian Tour next year. Thailand's Itthipat Buranatanyarat and Suradit Yongcharoenchai, ranked fourth and fifth respectively, are among the qualifiers.