Chirapat Jao-Javanil

Chirapat "Ja" Jao-Javanil (born 14 February 1993) is a Thai professional golfer who plays on the Symetra Tour, Thailand LPGA Tour, and LPGA Tour. On 25 May 2012, she became the first women's golfer in University of Oklahoma history to win the NCAA Golf Championship as an individual. She turned professional in May 2014 at age 21.

Family and education Chirapat is the only daughter of Chiravid and Chanasthorn Jao-Javanil. Only her first time to play in the Tennessee Women's Open, Jao-Javanil navigated Stonehenge like a seasoned veteran, posting 73-70-71, overall 2-under-par 214—the only player to post a sub-par 54-hole total. Jao-Javanil sustained an injury during the middle of the year that resulted in some time off for rehab and recovery.

2016 In the beginning of 2016, Jao-Javanil finished tied for 15th at the first Thai LPGA Tour event of the year. After flying back to the US, she has competed in one Cactus Tour event and finished tied for 2nd with a three-round score of 77-72-70, 3-over par. In early May, Jao-Javanil qualified for the LPGA Yokohama Classic in Prattville, Alabama with a score of 70 (−2). This marks the LPGA event that she has played in for her career. Shortly after this event, on May 11, 2016, she took home the title at the Cactus Tour Las Colinas Event in Arizona. Her three-day total for the event was −17 under par (69-66-64) and the final round 64 marks her career low. On May 25, 2016, she won her second consecutive Cactus Tour event at Lookout Mountain Golf Club with a three-day total of -6 under par (72-68-70). Her most recent victory came at the Cactus Tour event at Walnut Creek CC where she shot 71-72-67 = 210 (-6 under par).

2017 In her season opener, Jao-Javanil finished tied for 12th at the Symetra Tour's Florida's Natural Charity Classic shooting -3 under (69-74-70). In July 2017, she claimed her fifth professional win at the 2017 Texas Women's Open in Dallas, TX. She finished the tournament at -5 under (70-71-67) with a one shot victory over defending champion Savannah Vilaubi. The first six holes of her final round included at eagle and 4 birdies.

College wins (6)

Professional wins (5)