Ahead of his Major championship debut at Royal Troon this week, the 20-year-old is strolling around the fabled Scottish venue with a broad grin on his face.
As well as being determined to soak up the unique atmosphere of an Open Championship, he is adamant he’s not here simply to make up the numbers.
“I’m very excited to play in The Open Championship. It’s my first Major. It’s amazing,” said the sole Thailand player in the field for the 152nd edition of the championship.
Thailand’s Denwit Boriboonsub putts on the 8th green during practice ahead of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 15, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Despite his indifferent form in recent months and a lack of experience in links golf, Boriboonsub is not shy about talking up his prospects.
“Being here is an experience that money can’t buy. I’d love to win. That would be a dream. My goal is to win,” said Denwit, who has spent the past five months looking forward to lining up here, having clinched his Open spot by finishing tied third at the Asian Tour’s season-opening IRS Prima Malaysian Open in mid-February.
In seven Asian Tour appearances since then, he’s missed three cuts and had only two top-20 finishes – ninth at The International Series Macau and tied 17th at the Saudi Open PIF where he rocketed up the leaderboard with a barnstorming closing 63.
As he prepares for his 4.16 pm tee-off on Thursday alongside the English duo of Daniel Brown and amateur Matthew Dodd-Berry, Denwit can take heart from his efforts to get to know – and understand – the intricacies of the Royal Troon layout.
In addition to making a scouting trip in June when he was able to play three practice rounds, he was back at the venue immediately after the International Series Morocco, where he tied for 49th.
“The course is so different to what I’m used to playing. It’s difficult. It’s next to the beach and the wind can blow. I’ve been practising for the last four days and it’s been quite calm. I hope it stays like that for the tournament,” said Denwit, 395th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
He’s been grateful for the plentiful advice given to him by friends and fellow players. “Many have told me to hit low shots … and keep my ball in the fairway. That’s what I’ll be trying to do.”
TROON, SCOTLAND – JULY 16: A general view of the seventh green during a practice round prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 16, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)