Would you like to know about the best Asian golfers of all time? If so, then this is the blog for you. Keep on reading to find out which Asian golfer had the most wins, along with who received the highest number of awards and achievements during their career.
Best Asian Golfers of all Time
Without further ado let’s have a look at the information and statistics which will determine who is the best Asian golfer of all time.
1. Thawron Wiratchant (1966 -)
| Full Name | Thawron Wiratchant |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 28 December 1966 |
| Age | 56 Years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Thailand |
| Residence | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Profession | Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Relationship Status | Unknown |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 5ft 8in (1.73m) |
| Weight | 150lb (75kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Thawron Wiratchant has a record for the most victories on the Asian tour, which is a staggering 18 wins. Besides that, he also represented Thailand in the World Cup twice in 1989 and 1990, but sadly did not manage to bring the trophy home either time.
A Short Glance at Thaworn Wiratchant’s Achievements:
- 18 Tour Wins
- 35 Professional Wins
- European Tour, Asian Tour, European Senior Tour
- The Open Championship, Masters Tournament
- Enjoy Jakarta Standard Chartered Indonesia Open Winner Award 2005
- Asian Tour Order of Merit Winners 2005 and 2012 and Many More
2. Thongchai Jaidee ( 1969 -)
| Full Name | Thongchai Jaidee |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 8 November 1969 |
| Age | 53 Years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Lopburi, Thailand |
| Residence | Lopburi, Thailand |
| Profession | Thai Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 5ft 7in (1.70m) |
| Weight | 139 lb (70kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Thongchai Jaidee was trained as a paratrooper in the Thai Army before he turned into a professional golfer in 1999. Being a golfer Jaidee has the record for having the most career earnings along with being the second-best Asian golfer of all time with 13 tour wins.
The player represented Thailand in the World Cup 5 times till 2016. Alongside participating in the EurAsia Cup and Royal Trophy to represent Asia.
A Short Glance at Thongchai Jaidee’s Achievements:
- 13 Tour Wins
- 21 Professional Wins
- European Tour, PGA Tour Championship
- Asian Tour, European Senior Tour
- Pakistan Amateur Open Championship Winner 1995
- Putra Cup Winner 1997
- Asian Tour Order of Merit Prize Money Winners 2001, 2004, and 2009 and Many More
3. Gangajeet Bhullar (1988 -)
| Full Name | Gangajeet Singh Bhullar |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 27 April 1988 |
| Age | 34 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Residence | India |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Unknown |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 6ft 1in (1.85m) |
| Weight | 167 lb (83 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Gangajeet Bhullar turned into a professional golfer in 2006. He has won several championships which include the Yeangder Tournament Players Champion and Venetian Macau Open in the year 2012.
A short glance at Gangajeet Bhullar’s achievements:
- 11 tour Wins
- 22 Professional Wins
- Challenge Tour, PGA Tour of Australia, European Tour
- Asian Tour, Professional Golf Tour of India
- PGTI Players Championship Winner Award 2011
- Arjuna Award Winner in 2013 and Many More
4. Prayad Marksaeng (1966-)
| Full Name | Prayad Marksaeng |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 30 January 1966 |
| Age | 56 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Thailand |
| Residence | Hua Hin, Thailand |
| Profession | Thai Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | None |
| Height | 5ft 4in ( 1.63m) |
| Weight | 127 lb (63 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
Prayad Marksaeng turned into a professional golfer in 1991 and has been a member of the Asian Tour since it began in 1995. Interestingly, Marksaeng has become one of the first ten men to reach the highest career earnings of $1 million.
The player has represented both Thailand and Asia several times in different tournaments and has won multiple times. With all his victories, Marksaeng has been featured in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking, making him one of the best Asian golfers of all time.
A Glance at Prayad Marksaeng’s Achievements:
- 10 Tour Wins
- 35 Professional Wins
- European Tour, The Open Championship, Masters Tour
- Asian Tour, Japan Golf Tour
- Japan PGA Senior Tour and Many More
- All Thailand Golf Tour
Order of Merit Winner 2013, 2014, and 2015
- Japan Senior Tour
Order of Merit winner 2016, 2017, and 2018
5. Arjun Atwal (1973-)
| Full Name | Arjun Singh Atwal |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 20 March 1973 |
| Age | 49 Years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Asansol, India |
| Residence | Windermere, Florida |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 6ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (84 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Arjun Atwal turned into a professional golfer in 1995, after which he became one of the top players on the Asian Tour. He is also known as the first Indian-born player to become a member of the PGA Tour, which is US based.
A Glance at Arjun Atwal’s Achievements:
- 16 Tour Wins
- 13 Professional Wins
- European Tour, Web. Com Tour
- Asian Tour, PGA Tour, US Championship, and Many More
- Asian PGA Tour
Order of Merit Winner 2003
- Hero Honda Masters prize money winner 2003
6. Jyoti Randhawa (1972-)
| Full Name | Jyoti Singh Randhawa |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 4 May 1972 |
| Age | 50 Years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Residence | New Delhi, India |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Divorced |
| Children | 1 |
| Height | 6ft 1in (1.85m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (84 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Randhawa turned into a professional golfer in 1994. He won the Asian tour eight times from 1998- 2009. The Official World Golf Ranking allowed him to rank in the top 100 many times from 2004 to 2009.
A Glance at Jyoti Randhawa’s Achievements:
- 16 Tour Wins
- 23 Professional Wins
- Asian Tour, European Tour
- Japan Golf Tour, The Open Championship
- Asian PGA Tour
Order of Merit winner 2002
7. Jazz Janewattananond (1995-)
| Full Name | Atwit Janewattananond |
| Nick Name | Jazz |
| Date of Birth | 26 November 1995 |
| Age | 27 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Residence | Hua Hin, Thailand |
| Profession | Thai Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | Two |
| Height | 5ft 9in (1.75m) |
| Weight | 139 lb (68 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Jazz Janewattananond became a professional golfer in 2010. Currently, he plays on the Asian and European Tours. In 2019 he won the SMBC Singapore Open, which led him to secure a place in the world’s top 100.
After Janewattananond’s Indonesian Master’s win he managed to earn himself a position in the world’s top 50 golfer list, making him one of the best Asian golfers of all time.
A Glance at Jazz Janewattananond’s Achievements:
- 13 Tour Wins
- 11 Professional Wins
- The Open Championship, US Open
- Asian Tour, European Tour
- Winner of the Queen’s cup 2018
- Asian Tour Order of Merit winner 2019
8. Kang Wook-soon (1966-)
| Full Name | Kang Wook-soon |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 2 June, 966 |
| Age | 56 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | South Korea |
| Residence | Seoul, South Korea |
| Profession | South Korean Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Relationship Status | Unknown |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 5ft 8in (1.73m) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
Kang Wook-soon turned into a professional golfer back in 1989. He has been playing on the Asian Tour since it was formed in 1995. The golfer was the top player on the Korean Tour in 2002.
A Glance at Kang Wook Soon’s Achievements:
- 18 Tour Wins
- 18 Professional Wins
- Korean Tour, Asian Tour
- Nationwide Tour
- Asian PGA Tour
- Order of Merit winner 1996, 1998
- Korean Tour Order of Merit Winner 1999, 2000, 2001
9. Anirban Lahiri (1987-)
| Full Name | Anirban Lahiri |
| Nick Name | Baan |
| Date of Birth | 29 June 1987 |
| Age | 35 yrs (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Pune, India |
| Residence | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US |
| Profession | Professional Indian Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 1 |
| Height | 5ft 9in ( 1.75m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (80kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $6 Million |
Anirban Lahiri turned into a professional golfer in 1997. He joined the Asian Tour in 2008 and earned his first win in 2011.
In March 2014 Lahiri ranked in the top 100 of the Official World Golf ranking. Also, he was the first Indian player to receive the honor of being named to the 2015 Presidents Cup Squad.
A Glance at Anirban Lahiri’s Achievements:
- 21 Tour Wins
- 18 Professional Wins
- European Tour, Professional Golf Tour of India, US Open
- Asian Tour, PGA Tour, Liv Tour
- Professional Golf Tour of India Order of Merit winner 2009
- Arjuna Award Winner 2014
- Asian Tour Order of Merit Winner 2015
10. Charlie Wi (1972-)
| Full Name | Charlie Wi |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 3 January 1972 |
| Age | 50 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Seoul, South Korea |
| Residence | North Hills, California US |
| Profession | Professional South Korean Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 5ft 10in (1.78m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (79 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
Charlie Wi became a professional golfer in 1995 when he won for the first time in 2006 in the Maybank Malaysian Open.
Charlie Wi won the Asian Tour seven times and the European Tour once. He represented South Korea in the World Cup in the years 2006 and 2009. Currently, the golfer plays on the PGA Tour Champions.
A Glance at Charlie Wi’s Achievements:
- 13 Tour Wins
- 9 Professional Wins
- Asian Tour, Japan Golf Tour, European Tour
- PGA Tour, Web.com Tour
- Royal Trophy winner 2009
End Note
There are golfers from many parts of Asia who play well and are famous. But when it comes to the best Asian golfers of all time, we can see that Wiratchant from Thailand has managed to top the list.
With that being said, Indian and South Korean golfers like Lahiri and Wook- are soon also known for their number of wins and achievements and fall into the list of the top 10 best Asian golfers of all time.
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