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Heartbreak for Dubai’s Rayhan Thomas, who looks set to miss the cut in Panama
Thomas finds perspective in narrow miss saying, 'Maybe I can learn more from the bad days than the good ones'
- PUBLISHED: Sat 1 Feb 2025, 10:55 AM
Dubai's Rayhan Thomas gave it everything at The Panama Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour but looks set to miss the cut by the narrowest of margins.
After an impressive opening-round 69, the 25-year-old endured a frustrating second round, carding a three-over-par 73 for a 36-hole total of two-over 142.
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With the projected cut line at one-over 141 and only a handful of players yet to finish, Thomas' hopes of making the weekend are all but over.
At the top of the leaderboard, American Davis Chatfield leads at eight-under after back-to-back rounds of 66.
Reflecting on a tough day, Thomas told Khaleej Times, “A couple of bad holes cost me. I hit a wedge over the green and made a double bogey. I just need to sharpen up my irons.”
Ever the optimist, Thomas remained philosophical. “Maybe I can learn more from the bad days than the good ones,” he said philosophically.
Next challenge
The journey doesn't stop here. Thomas now shifts his focus to his next challenge-the $1 million Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard in Colombia from February 6-9.
“I leave on Sunday-468 miles away, another stamp on the passport,” he said. “Before that, I will be practising here in Panama-onwards and upwards.”
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