‘Homesick’ Kiradech Aphibarnrat admits to struggles but still inspired by Tiger Woods on PGA Tour

Kiradech Aphibarnrat has opened up on the difficulties of life on the road for a Thai golfer in America, admitting he came close to walking away from his dream. The 33-year-old is a four-time winner on the DP World Tour, but has struggled in recent seasons on his trips across the Atlantic.

Ad He had success earlier in his career, with top-five finishes in a number of events, but the last couple of years have been a grind with a string of missed cuts. Golf'Hold on to your hat' — New PGA Tour player Matthews hits astonishing 432-yard drive3 HOURS AGO After failing to retain his PGA Tour card, Aphibarnrat dropped into the Korn Ferry Tour play-offs and is working to get back at the elite level.

The third round at Victoria National Golf Club was tough for Aphibarnrat, and life on the road is a problem for the Thai. “I've been struggling for quite a while now,” Aphibarnrat, who carded a nine-over 81 on Saturday to drop down the field, said.

“For me, my back is against the wall, so I don't have anything to lose anymore and I think the difficult and tough thing for me is to be the only Thai player on the PGA Tour. I don't have any friends, I mean Thai friends, so we keep speaking English and not in my language.

«To be honest I feel a little bit lonely and homesick sometimes. My family isn't here, I'm lucky that I've got my Thai caddie to fly in for the last three weeks so I can communicate in Thai, which I feel more comfortable with.” 'Hold on to your hat' — New PGA Tour player Matthews hits astonishing 432-yard drive Norman confirms players in LIV events can wear shorts during competitive rounds Aphibarnrat, who made two double bogeys and quad on Saturday, is hopeful a new generation of Thai players will make the leap, but he