The 19-Year-Old LPGA Debut Champ Has a Well Versed Support Pillar: Meet Chanettee Wannasaen’s Veteran Aid

The world of golf is a sea of talent, and the winner of the Portland Classic is yet another example of this. LPGA rookie Chanettee Wannasaen is a young golfer loaded with a plethora of skills. Now, she even has a title to vouch for the same. Looking at the tournament leaderboard, the young golfer had had a dominant lead over the others since the very start of the last round.

Her staggering bogey-free 9-under 63 on Sunday grabbed her the prestigious victory at 26 under. However, it wasn’t the golfer’s lone efforts that resulted in the astonishing win. She had the unbeatable force of her manager, Porani Chutichai, who also took up the role of her caddie.

Who is Porani Chutichai, and what is her relationship with Chanettee Wannasaen?

The Thai star is known for her golfing skills and patriotic spirit on the greens. Since her entry into the professional arena, Porani Chutichai has played numerous events, mostly on the Thai LPGA Tour. These include the renowned Yonex Ladies Golf Tournament (2016), Fujitsu Ladies (2017), World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup (2017), and more.

Apart from these participations, the golf veteran also boasts the title of winner on the Chinese LPGA money list in 2011. However, not only does Chutichai now and then take a club in her hands, but she also mentors and manages young Thai golfers. One of these prominent names is the hours-old winner, Chanettee Wannasaen.

Although there isn’t any exact date available for when she started helping the young athlete, the Instagram post from 2021 at the Trust Golf Link Series showcases both golfers together. Apart from this, it looks like the close relationship between the mentor and her mentee, Wannasaen, is quite evident through their social media handles, as the former posts pictures of them together on and off the course.

As a matter of fact, one of the posts dated back to quarantine time portrays the duo enjoying a French breakfast and sporting genuine smiles. After that, the pair had their next stop at the Rose Ladies Series. From there, the two have been close to each other in varied team and individual events, the latest of all coming this week at Columbia Edgewater Macan Course.

Chanettee Wannasaen shares recognition of her manager’s persistent role

No victory in the arena of sports is ever a one-man job to accomplish. There are various acknowledged and unrecognized efforts that play a role in turning the dream of winning into an actual reality. Young LPGA pro Chanettee Wannasaen’s first-ever victory on the tour narrates a similar story.

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Through her Instagram post a few days ago, even prior to her win, the young golfer had expressed her gratitude for her team. She started by thanking Epson Tours for inviting her to the platform. Further, her gratitude soon extended to her supporters all around. However, the name she added with the most conviction was her manager and current caddie, Porani Chutichai.

She thanked the hard-working caddie for her relentless support during all rounds. Her special mention to the manager also reflected how positive and important the role of the support staff remained for the golfer to reach the top of that competitive leaderboard.

In response to the thank-you post, Porani Wing also responded with a social media post of her own. She offered her own experience of caddying for the young star along with the tournament journey as well.

Chanettee Wannasaen’s caddie responds with her own heartfelt gratitude

The caddie of the 19-year-old PGA Tour winner expressed her emotions thoroughly through her Instagram update. Her upload started with thanking her Uncle Tum for his motivational words. After that, she expressed feeling completely overwhelmed by the support the duo has received.

She talked about their efforts finally turning into a reward of such great capacity. Referring to the teenage golfer, she mentioned how both of them try their best on the field and play with all their joy for the game in their hearts.

The manager reiterated being happy and content on the golf course and making sure to reflect it on others as well. At last, she concluded by commenting on the encouragement behind the work put in. She exclaimed that she felt blessed to have such a great group around her and further asked everyone to focus on the positives in life for success.

Ultimately, it seems like a blissful end to the weekend for both the golfer and her caddie!

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