Kiradech Aphibarnrat has been named Hilton Golfer of the Month for March after his two top five finishes in the month’s World Golf Championship events.
The Thai star received 36 per cent of the votes from the fans to earn the accolade for March, ahead of Sweden’s Alex Noren who polled 33 per cent.
Aphibarnrat finished tied fifth at the WGC-Mexico Championship on 13 under par – three shots behind winner Phil Mickelson. Three weeks later, at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, the 28 year old dominated his group with three victories; beating Chez Reavie 3 and 2, defeating Keegan Bradley by one hole and clinching a 4 and 3 victory versus Jon Rahm.
He progressed to the quarter final stage with a one hole win over Charles Howell III but could not defeat eventual WGC-Dell Technologies winner Bubba Watson, as the American beat him 5 and 3.
Sweden’s Noren was runner-up for the March award after finishing third at the Dell Technologies Match Play. Matt Wallace came third with 18 per cent following his victory at the Hero Indian Open, while South African George Coetzee earned 13 per cent after he won the first tournament of March at Tshwane Open in South Africa.
By casting their vote to decide who should be crowned the Hilton Golfer of the Month fans are automatically entered into a fantastic prize draw, with one lucky winner claiming win a two-night stay at any Hilton hotel, anywhere in the world.
As the latest recipient of the monthly award, Aphibarnrat will receive an automatic upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond Status, Hilton’s award-winning loyalty program.
Hilton is the Official Sponsor of the Hilton Golfer of the Month award, which recognises and rewards the best performances of European Tour members each month.
