Defending Champion Laopakdee Leads Asia-Pacific Amateur as Indian Trio Misses Cut
At the Asia-Pacific Amateur golf tournament in New Zealand, Indian golfers Anshul Mishra, Arkesh Bhatia, and Ribhav Verma missed the 36-hole cut by significant margins. Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand leads the event after two rounds, maintaining a strong position despite windy conditions. Laopakdee, who previously won the championship and competed in major tournaments this year, holds a two-stroke lead over New Zealander Cooper Moore as the competition progresses at Te Arai Links.
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