With the world’s best players taking their place at the Old Course in St Andrews, Thongchai is making no bones about who will be his biggest threat.
"The field would be the biggest challenge when it comes to The Open as every player is a strong one and winning a Major will be the biggest motivation,” said Thongchai.
Thongchai believes his vast experience of playing under various conditions globally will put him in good stead for his Major campaign.
"I’ve been playing in Europe for a long time already and so the course and playing style wouldn’t be much of a concern,” said Thongchai.
But what will be vital for the veteran will be his approach to battling the gusty conditions expected to blow many off course.
"Shot selection will be key as you got to make the right decision on what clubs to use. You got to hit the ball low and adapt accordingly to the surface type,” said Thongchai.
Thongchai will be part of the stellar field from the Asian Tour charged with carrying the hopes of the region at The Open.
Other notable players include India’s Anirban Lahiri, who currently leads the Asian Tour Order of Merit, 2014 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion David Lipsky of the United States and Australia’s Scott Hend, a six-time Asian Tour winner. Asian Tour member Jonathan Moore of the United States will also be part of the elite line-up in St Andrews, having earned his place at last year’s Thailand Golf Championship, which was part of the Open Qualifying Series.
