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Nevada Wolf Pack golf Bolsters Roster wiht Two International Recruits for 2026 Season
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Nevada’s men’s golf program is poised for continued success with the addition of two highly-ranked international players, Wiss jittathorn and Lapassapon Heras-Gomez, who will join the Wolf Pack for the 2026 season. The recruits, hailing from thailand, bring impressive amateur credentials and a demonstrated ability to compete at a high level.
Strengthening the Wolf Pack Lineup
The addition of these two players underscores Head coach Trake Carpenter’s commitment to building a competitive program capable of challenging for championships. Both Jittathorn and Heras-Gomez have already established themselves as rising stars in the world of amateur golf.
Did you know? – wiss Jittathorn has represented Thailand on the national team for two seasons, gaining valuable experience in team competition. He also competed in professional events like the Singha All Thailand Championship.
Wiss Jittathorn: A Rising Star from Pathum Thani
Wiss Jittathorn, of Pathum Thani, Thailand, currently holds a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) of 670, having peaked at 570th. jittathorn’s recent success includes two WAGR victories and an impressive 11 top-10 finishes over the past two years. In 2025, he secured a win at the TKG IPGA B Championship #2 and finished third at the Lotus Valley Amateur World Golf Ranking Championship.
Pro tip: – Coach Carpenter observed Jittathorn competing in the U.S. at the IMG junior Worlds,US Junior Amateur,and Junior PGA Championship in 2024. He noted Jittathorn’s ability to compete with top juniors on championship courses.
His competitive experience extends to professional events, having participated in the Singha All Thailand Championship and the 52nd Thailand Open. Furthermore,Jittathorn has represented Thailand on the national team for the last two seasons,gaining valuable experience in team competition.
According to Coach Carpenter, “I spent all summer watching Wiss compete in the US in 2024 at IMG Junior Worlds, the US Junior Amateur, and Junior PGA Championship. It was obvious he knew how to compete with the best juniors in the world on championship courses, and he was a big piece to jump on board to get things rolling with the 2026 class. His leadership skills will be noticed on and off the golf course even as a freshman.”
Lapassapon Heras-Gomez: An Elite Ball-Striker Joins the pack
Lapassapon Heras-Gomez, from Phuket, Thailand, is currently ranked 316th in the world by WAGR, with a career-high ranking of 272nd. He boasts a strong record of achievement, including four wins and 14 top-10 finishes in WAGR-counting events.
Reader question: – What do you think will be the biggest impact of these international recruits on the Nevada Wolf Pack golf team? share your thoughts on their potential contributions in the comments.
Heras-Gomez has demonstrated his ability to perform on significant stages, advancing to match play at the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest and making the cut in both of his appearances at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Amateur championship in the last two years.
“Lapassapon is an elite ball-striker for his age and has the game to both shoot several under par and plot his way around championship setups,” Coach Carpenter stated. “He will step in right away and be a game-changer for our line-up. He’s one you watch swing once or twice and know he’s got the extra
