JAT-NB3 Elite Series: Jaemin Park, Thitaree Visavapattamawan Shine at Lakeview

In the Boys’ A Class, Jaemin Park of Korea benefited from an eagle on hole 6 and one birdie, offset by a single bogey, to post his second consecutive 70, leading with a 4-under-par 140. He narrowly edged out Circuit 2 champion Ajalawich Anantasethakul, who carded a 69 with five birdies against two bogeys. Stussy Shiroma and Satsin Chantaurai followed in third place, each with a total score of 146.

Thitaree Visavapattamawan scored three birdies against two bogeys for a second-round 73, leading the Girls’ A division with a total of 2-over-par 146. Natthakarn Paraveerothai trailed by four strokes with a 76, totalling 150, while Vichayada Raemmuang and Varaya Wisitsakda followed close behind.

In the Boys’ B Class, Lubanzi Tselane of South Africa posted a 70, supported by two birdies and a bogey, to take the lead at even-par 144, with Nattagorn Bennukul four shots behind at 148. For the Girls’ B Class, Suritpreeya Pruksanubal maintained her lead with an even-par 144, as Natcharey Khunapasut finished four shots behind after a second-round 74, totaling 148.

In the youngest C Class, Asakorn Hattabodee scored three birdies with one double bogey and one bogey for a first-round 72, establishing a 10-shot lead over Teerakorn Sinprapaporn in the boys’ category. Sirinyamas Thummarattanadee dominated the girls’ event with a score of 76, followed by Alin Emily Reunkul, who posted an 80.

The tournament, sanctioned by Trust Golf, the Junior Asian Tour (JAT), and Notah Begay III (NB3), features male and female junior golfers competing in primary age groups: Class A (15-18 years) and Class B (13-14 years), each playing 54 holes over three days for Open Class rankings. Class C players (ages 10-12) play 36 holes, with their scores counting toward the JAT Order of Merit, the Junior Golf Scoreboard, and World Junior Rankings.

Final rounds for all classes will conclude on Sunday. Updates can be followed via the Junior Asian Tour Facebook page.

This event is part of a seven-tournament series leading up to the JAT-NB3 Asian Championship, where 80% of participants qualify through the JAT Order of Merit, and 20% from across Asia compete for a spot at the NB3 World Championship in the US in November 2025. 

To qualify for the Asian Championship, players must participate in at least four of the seven events in the JAT-NB3 Elite Series. The series provides young golfers with the opportunity to earn one of the top 20 spots in the Overall Class, granting access to the prestigious NB3 Elite Camp in Florida, where they’ll meet with college coaches from top universities and compete in international events.

Additionally, the eight champions from the Asian Championship’s four classes will earn a coveted place in the NB3 World Championships, raising the stakes for junior golfers across the region.