Fall 2004: Competed in one fall tournament, finishing 60th at the Del Walker Intercollegiate with rounds of 82, 76 and 81.
As a freshman (2003-04): Led the team with a 74.00 stroke average in the spring … posted top finish of fifth at the Lindsey Collegiate in Bryant, Ark., firing rounds of 69, 73 and 78 for a seven-over 220 … tied for 11th at the Roadrunner Intercollegiate and was the top UTSA finisher with a five-over 71-72-75—218 … carded a 72-76-77—225 to tie for 13th playing as an individual at the Rice Intercollegiate … tied for 26th at the Southland Conference Championships in Magnolia, Texas, firing an eight-over 78-69-77—224 … tied for 29th at the A&M Border Olympics in Laredo, Texas, with a four-over 75-72-73—220 … played in one tournament as an individual … carded a 246 (82-79-85) to tie for 57th at the Crown Colony Classic.
Prior to UTSA: A standout senior at the American School of Bangkok … played for the Thailand Junior National team in 2001 … finished 15th (72-74-71-72=289) in the 16-18 year-old division of the Junior World Golf Championship at Torrey Pines South Course in San Antonio in 2001 … was awarded First Order of Merit for Thai Junior Golfer of the Year from the Thailand Golf Association … captured third place at the 23rd Asia Pacific Junior Golf Championships in Malaysia and third place at the Myanmar Amateur … recorded 34 victories and 63 top-five finishes in his junior golfing career.
Personal: Born Sept. 21, 1985, in Bangkok, Thailand … favorite song is “Leaving On A Jet Plane” … favorite athlete is Shaquille O’Neal … favorite actor is Jackie Chan … has always wanted to parachute … lists Sea World as his favorite place to have fun in San Antonio.
UTSA Golfer Kitt Thabungkan safe in Thailand after disaster| (Bangkok, Thailand 12/29/2004) Coach Chris Donielson has received confirmation from Kitt Thabungkan in Thailand that the family is safe. "I just received news from Kitt's father in Thailand. ...Kitt and his family are safe amid the horrific damage from the earthquake/tsunami. We're all relieved to hear this news," writes Coach Chris. "In watching the situation the past couple of days and while reading the articles in the news, I was made aware of how close the situation was for them. Kitt and his family had travel plans to the city called Phuket that was heavily damaged. The article is included below. Enjoy a safe holiday and cherish the time given to each of us.' Click for more info... |