LIV to Give pays and plays it forward in Thailand

By GolfDigest.com
LIV Golf’s debut event in Thailand’s capital is helping empower local communities and inspiring the next generation of golfers.

As part of LIV Golf’s ongoing ‘LIV to Give’ initiative, the tournament is supporting Connext ED, a Thai leadership programme for sustainable education, and the Population and Community Development Association (PDA), a longstanding, independent non-profit organization dedicated to reducing poverty in Thailand.

“LIV Golf is committed to supporting communities around the globe. We are proud to give back through organisations that provide critical resources to Thailand’s education systems and underprivileged citizens,” said Atul Khosla, President and COO of LIV Golf. “Our LIV to Give platform will continue to uplift those in need of support and make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout the world.”

LIV Golf is funding annual training programmes and remote learning initiatives through Connext ED’s Learning Centre, which promotes career enhancement through higher education and delivers learning materials to schools throughout the region.

The PDA has made a positive impact in the lives of underprivileged citizens along with its subsidiary, the Mechai Bamboo School. The innovative secondary school has created a hub for social and economic development, lifelong learning and assistance for small rural schools.

“All of us are most grateful for this generous contribution to rural societies,” said Mechai Viravaidya, Chairman of the PDA and the Mechai Bamboo School. “This gift from LIV Golf will provide a more promising life for elderly villagers near schools through the cooperation with students from the Mechai Bamboo School. I’d like to thank LIV Golf for inviting me and my colleagues to the LIV Golf event.”

LIV to Give also carried out two golf clinics this week for Thai youngsters at Stonehill.

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Players also host clinics for young Thai golfers at the all-new Stonehill course
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On Tuesday, former world No. 1 Lee Westwood and local golf hero Sadom Kaewkanjana welcomed dozens of children from the Thailand Golf Association and the Thai Junior Golf Association for a special session on ball striking techniques and drills aimed at helping the youngsters improve their skills.

“The LIV Golf series is a wonderful opportunity for us to get out there, meet the next generation and encourage them to take their next steps in the sport,” said Westwood. “Taking these tournaments to places like Bangkok and offering lessons for the youngsters is just one area where we can help to strengthen the love of golf, and the golfing infrastructure, around the world.”

On Wednesday, Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai and 15-year-old Thai golfing sensation Ratchanon ‘TK’ Chantananuwat welcomed youngsters from the Sports Authority of Thailand, offering golf tips and drills while emphasizing the importance of working hard and having fun.