Thai Golfer 'Jazz' Janewattananond Contends at Hong Kong Open

Thai golfer Atiwit 'Jazz' Janewattananond is currently in contention at the 65th Hong Kong Open, held at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. According to a report by Khaosod Online, Jazz carded a three-under-par 67 in the second round, bringing his two-day total to 10-under-par 130.

As of October 23, 2026, Jazz sits in a tie for third place, trailing the local tournament leader, Matthew Cheung, by four strokes. The Hong Kong Open, recognized as the region's oldest professional golf tournament, is co-organized by the Asian Tour and Link Asset Management. This year’s event features a total prize purse of 2 million USD, approximately 66 million Thai Baht.

For residents and visitors interested in the sport, this performance highlights the competitive presence of Thai athletes on the international stage. The tournament continues to draw attention as it progresses toward the final rounds. While Jazz remains within striking distance of the lead, the final outcome will depend on his performance over the remaining two days of play. Fans and followers of the Asian Tour can continue to monitor the leaderboard as the competition at the par-70 course unfolds.