Thailand Sweeps Individual Titles at Golf Championship in Jakarta

Thailand's young golfers showcased their dominance at the Mandiri Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship (MCGJWC) 2026, clinching both the boys' and girls' individual titles. The tournament, held at Damai Indah Golf in Jakarta, saw Parin Sarasmut emerge victorious in the boys' division with a total score of 204 strokes, 12-under par. This marks Parin's second MCGJWC title, having previously won in 2023.

Despite a challenging start to his final round, including a bogey on the first hole due to a ball landing in the water, Parin rallied with four birdies. "I had some difficulties in the first nine holes, really not the first nine holes I expected," Parin stated. "My second shot on the first hole went into the water, resulting in a bogey." However, he managed to regain his focus and rhythm, ultimately securing the win with the same score as his previous championship.

In the girls' division, 17-year-old Kanyarak Pongpithanon claimed the championship with a score of 208, 8-under par. She expressed immense pride in her victory and in Thailand's overall success. "I feel incredibly proud and happy, especially because Team Thailand could win the girls' and boys' overall," Kanyarak said. She acknowledged that her performance on the final day wasn't her best but credited her ability to maintain focus and emotional control as key to holding onto her lead.

Thailand's strong showing extended to the team event, where they secured first place with a total score of 620. South Korea followed in second with 630, and Indonesia finished third with 648. Despite not winning the overall team title, Indonesia's 13-year-old golfer Jennifer Quinn Effendi delivered an impressive performance, tying for second in the girls' division with a score of 211, 5-under par. Quinn had led the tournament for the first two days before concluding the final round.