Boonchu Ruangkit

Boonchu Ruangkit (born 12 May 1956) is a Thai professional golfer who plays on the Champions Tour.

Early life As a young man, Boonchu tried for a career in kickboxing, but he gave it up after being knocked out cold in his third bout. He made his mark in golf when he won the 1985 Australian Amateur.

Professional career Boonchu turned professional in 1986. He has won five titles on the Asian Tour since its first modern season in 1995, and has several other victories to his name. He was the runner-up on the Asian Tour Order of Merit in 1995 and also made the top ten in 1998 and 2004. In the latter year he won the Thailand Open for the second time in his career at the age of 47.

In 2006, Boonchu turned 50 and became eligible to play in senior tournaments. He finished first in the 2006 Champions Tour Qualifying School and joined the Champions Tour in 2007. In 2010, he joined the European Senior Tour and won four events (including three straight) and the Order of Merit.

Amateur wins 1985 Australian Amateur, Putra Cup (individual and team)

Professional wins (19) Asian Tour wins (5)

Asian Tour playoff record (3–1)

Asia Golf Circuit wins (1)

TPC Tour wins (6) 2000 TPC Championships 2002 TPC Championships 2003 Singha Classic 2004 Chevrolet Championship 2006 Singha Masters, Singha E-San Open

Other wins (1) 1998 Mercuries Masters (Taiwan)

European Senior Tour wins (5)

European Senior Tour playoff record (1–0)

Japan PGA Senior Tour wins (1)

Team appearances Amateur Eisenhower Trophy (representing Thailand): 1984

Professional Dunhill Cup (representing Thailand): 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992 World Cup (representing Thailand): 1988, 1989, 1994 Dynasty Cup (representing Asia): 2005 (winners)