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Jittisak Tamprasert

From law and professional golf → to leading rules roles across Asia.

“I am very proud of our team in attaining this highest recognition.”
Asian Tour, 2024
Jittisak Tamprasert working as a golf rules official at The Open

After 14 years in law and a career as a professional golfer, Jittisak moved into officiating in 1999. Over 27 years, he has worked more than 600 professional events, including over 30 majors, four Presidents Cups, ten World Golf Championships and the Olympic Games.

Photos

Jittisak Tamprasert beside the course at a golf tournament.
Jittisak Tamprasert at The Open at Carnoustie.
Jittisak Tamprasert beside the Olympic rings at a golf venue.
Jittisak Tamprasert at the Dell Match Play venue.
Jittisak Tamprasert in legal robes, reflecting his earlier career as a lawyer.
Jittisak Tamprasert at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.
Jittisak Tamprasert in front of the U.S. Open Championship scoreboard.
Jittisak Tamprasert beside the Masters scoreboard.

Where they started

After earning an LL.B. from Ramkhamhaeng University, Jittisak practised law from 1984–1998 and competed as a professional golfer and Thailand PGA member. His legal training built the precision and judgment he later brought to golf officiating.

Career milestones

  1. 1982

    Earned an LL.B. from Ramkhamhaeng University.

  2. 1996

    Competed as a Thailand PGA tournament player.

  3. 1999

    Became a Tournament Referee for Thailand PGA and TGA.

  4. 2002–08

    Served as an Asian Tour Rules Official while directing the All Thailand Golf Tour.

  5. 2008

    Passed the R&A Referees School at St Andrews with Distinction.

  6. 2010

    Became Director of Rules & Competitions for the Asian Tour.

  7. 2024

    Earned the R&A Level 4 Referee qualification with distinction.

What they do today

  • Director of Rules and Competitions, Asian Tour.
  • Secretary General and Director of Rules, Thailand PGA.
  • Rules Advisor, All Thailand Golf Tour.
  • Leads tournament operations and helps develop the next generation of referees.

Qualifications

Academic

  • LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University

Professional

  • R&A Referees School, passed with Distinction (2008)
  • USGA Expert Class, the highest rules qualification

Continuing personal development (CPD)

  • R&A Level 4 Advanced Referee, with distinction (2024)

Advice for aspiring professionals

How to get started in this speciality.

  • Past skills never go to waste: legal training became an edge in interpreting complex golf rules.
  • Be open to a career change: moving from a law office to the course can create new opportunities.
  • Keep learning: international qualifications can support a move from local events to the world stage.
  • Leadership means more than making rulings: it includes directing tournaments and developing future officials.
  • There are no shortcuts: experience, knowledge and commitment compound one step at a time.
Your first step

Enrol in a Thailand PGA / TGA introductory rules course and volunteer as a rules official at a local event.

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