Golf-Presidents Cup spots a boost for Asia, say Lahiri and Thongchai

The automatic International Team spots that Thai stalwart Thongchai Jaidee and rising Indian Anirban Lahiri have earned for the Presidents Cup will boost Asian golf, the duo and the regional Tour said on Tuesday. Current Asian Tour Order of Merit leader Lahiri was seventh, while Thongchai, a 13-time winner in Asia, was ninth when the 10 automatic International qualifiers were locked in based on the latest world ranking. "I can't describe the feeling because growing up, you look up to events like the Ryder Cup and feel terrible about it as you can't be a part of something like that," said Lahiri, fresh from his major-best tied fifth finish at the PGA Championship last month.

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