Jaidee lands Asian Tour gong

Thailand¿s Thongchai Jaidee has been voted the 2009 Asian Tour Players¿ Player of the Year by his peers.

Thai star voted 2009 Player of Year by peers

Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee has been voted the 2009 Asian Tour Players' Player of the Year by his peers. Jaidee clinched a third Order of Merit crown in a memorable season that saw him win twice, add a further three top-ten finishes and not miss a single cut all term. Victories at the Indonesia Open and the Ballantine's Championship in Korea took his career tally to 12 titles - the most wins by a player in Asia. The 40-year-old, a former paratrooper in the Royal Thai Army, also topped the Tour's 'Lowest Stroke Average' category, finishing with a superb figure of 69.09. "Thongchai has raised the benchmark higher on the Asian Tour through his terrific performances in 2009," stated Asian Tour executive chairman Kyi Hla Han. "He is a great ambassador of the game for the Asian Tour and will no doubt inspire many young players to achieve success."