Edwards Wins Thrilling Siam Open as Chen Dominates FPO Field

The 2026 PDGA Asia Tour made its way south from Taiwan to Thailand for the Siam Open, a highly anticipated event at the picturesque Lakewood Country Club. The course, introduced to disc golf in 2024 and revamped in 2025, has quickly become one of the most beautiful and iconic destinations on the tour.

Clay Edwards, from Charlotte, North Carolina, proved to be the player to beat in the MPO division, taking home his first win at the Siam Open. With a dominant performance throughout the tournament, Edwards maintained a five-stroke lead over Jakub Semerad of Czechia in the final round. Semerad, who was making his debut on the Asia Tour and traveling to Asia for the first time, showed impressive form but ultimately fell short.

Edwards' victory marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his skill and adaptability on different courses. "It's a super fun course," Edwards said of Lakewood. "I wouldn't say it's easy necessarily, to get birdies on a lot of the holes." He attributed his success to patience and focus, allowing him to make the most of the opportunities presented by the course.

The competition in the FPO division was just as fierce, with Chia-Fang Chen of China-Taipei emerging victorious with a staggering 20-stroke lead over Su Mei Yang. Chen's performance marked her second win on the Asia Tour and solidified her position as one of the top players on the circuit. She attributed her success to a strong drive game and a renewed focus on putting, which has seen her improve significantly in recent tournaments.

"It wasn't very confident with my putting in the Asia Open," Chen said. "But now my putting is at 70% and I'm very happy about that." Her final round was a masterclass in disc golf, showcasing her control and accuracy throughout the course.

The Siam Open also saw a number of notable performances from other players, including Margaret Patterson of Colorado, who finished in second place with a birdie on hole 17. Echo Li of New Zealand impressed with a strong second-round performance but ultimately fell short in the final round.

As the PDGA Asia Tour continues, fans and players alike are eagerly anticipating the next stop on the schedule – the Samui Swine on the island of Koh Samui. With a new destination comes fresh challenges and opportunities for growth, as the world's top disc golfers compete for victory and bragging rights.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/edwards-chen-take-out-siam-open-bangkok