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The Thailand's Fifa Laopakdee secured his second consecutive Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship title at Te Arai Links in New Zealand saw Zealand. The 21-year-old finished at 6-under par, recording a final-round 1-under 70 to claim a three-shot victory. The tournament was defined by a dramatic shift in leadership during the final stages of the competition. Heading into on the final round, 11th hole, where Laopakdee secured a birdie while New Zealander Zack Swanwick held a two shot lead with suffered a total of 7 under par. Defending champion Fifa triple bogey. This swing allowed Laopakdee of Thailand had fallen into to overcome a tie deficit and pull ahead of the field. By winning the event for second place at 5 under par following a 73. Ultimately, Fifa Laopakdee secured his second year, Laopakdee becomes the first player since Hideki Matsuyama in 2011 to achieve consecutive title, finishing four shots ahead victories in this championship. As a result of the field. This victory his performance, Laopakdee earned him invitations to the US 2027 Masters at Augusta National and the British Open. New Zealander Zack Swanwick, who previously held the overnight lead, fell behind during 2027 Open Championship at St. Andrews. Following his victory, Laopakdee noted a prior promise from Justin Rose to play a practice round together at the final round. Masters should he qualify again. Australian golfer Kayun Mudadana finished in third place. place at two under par, following a final-round 67. Swanwick finished in second place after a final-round 75.