University of Tennessee Athletics
November 12, 2026 | Women's Golf
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee women's golf head coach Diana Cantú officially announced the signings of Bhadharanida Ponmani and Chonpansa Tawinsang in the 2027 class on Wednesday.
The duo from Thailand will bring a pair of decorated junior golf resumes to Rocky Top ahead of the 2027-28 season, each with a strong collection of high tournament finishes. The pair makes up a class that ranks No. 8 in the Golf Channel's 2027 signing class rankings. Individually, the Golf Channel ranks Tawinsang (No. 16) and Ponmani (No. 20) within the top 20 prospects of the class.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome both Tonhorm and Music to the Tennessee women's golf family," said Cantú. "They are outstanding additions to our program, and we believe they have the talent, work ethic, and competitive spirit to make an immediate impact. We look forward to having them join our team next season and seeing all that they will accomplish as Lady Vols."
Bhadharanida Ponmani | Bangkok, Thailand
Ponmani is having a successful 2026 campaign thus far in Thailand, holding the No. 399 ranking in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) behind one win and three top-5 finishes within the calendar year. She has earned top-10 placements in three TJGGA Open Championship tournaments in 2026, including a win at the third edition. Ponmani also notched a runner-up finish at the Thailand Junior Championship, a top-10 at the Thailand Amateur Open and competed at the NSDF Chonburi Ladies Championship, a professional tournament, where she placed 36th.
2025 was an equally strong year for Ponmani, highlighted by three victories. She opened the slate victorious at a TJGGA Open Championship tournament, before posting back-to-back wins at the Thailand Junior Masters and the ISGT International later in the year. Additionally, Ponmani reached the round of 16 at the 2025 U.S. Girls Junior Championship.
"We could not be more excited to have Music join our Lady Vol golf family," Cantú said of Ponmani. "She is exactly the type of competitor and person we want representing the Orange and Summitt Blue. Her consistency, determination and passion for the game make her an incredible addition to our program. We are excited about what the future holds for her at Tennessee!"
Chonpansa Tawinsang | Chonburi, Thailand
Currently holding the No. 175 ranking in the WAGR, Tawinsang is poised to make an immediate impact on Rocky Top. A member of the Thai National Team, she has won two National Team Ranking events and earned a top-5 finish in all six she has completed in 2026. Additionally, Tawinsang has competed in four professional events in Thailand this year, placing third at the SAT Chonburi Ladies Championship and notching top-10 finishes at the SAT Prachin Buri Ladies Championship and the NSDF Chonburi Ladies Championship.
Within the past calendar year, Tawinsang has posted runner-up placements at the Asia Junior Women's Golf Championship and the Taiwan Amateur Championship as well as top-5 finishes at the Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships, the Singapore Junior Golf Championship and the Thailand Amateur Match Play Championship.
"Tonhorm brings a special combination of charisma, personality, and exceptional competitive ability that makes her such an exciting addition to our program," Cantú noted of Tawinsang. "Her international experience has given her a unique perspective and valuable exposure to competing at a high level, and we believe those experiences and successes will translate into an immediate impact at Tennessee. We cannot wait to get her in Orange and White next season. The best is yet to come!"
The duo from Thailand will bring a pair of decorated junior golf resumes to Rocky Top ahead of the 2027-28 season, each with a strong collection of high tournament finishes. The pair makes up a class that ranks No. 8 in the Golf Channel's 2027 signing class rankings. Individually, the Golf Channel ranks Tawinsang (No. 16) and Ponmani (No. 20) within the top 20 prospects of the class.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome both Tonhorm and Music to the Tennessee women's golf family," said Cantú. "They are outstanding additions to our program, and we believe they have the talent, work ethic, and competitive spirit to make an immediate impact. We look forward to having them join our team next season and seeing all that they will accomplish as Lady Vols."
Bhadharanida Ponmani | Bangkok, Thailand
Ponmani is having a successful 2026 campaign thus far in Thailand, holding the No. 399 ranking in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) behind one win and three top-5 finishes within the calendar year. She has earned top-10 placements in three TJGGA Open Championship tournaments in 2026, including a win at the third edition. Ponmani also notched a runner-up finish at the Thailand Junior Championship, a top-10 at the Thailand Amateur Open and competed at the NSDF Chonburi Ladies Championship, a professional tournament, where she placed 36th.
2025 was an equally strong year for Ponmani, highlighted by three victories. She opened the slate victorious at a TJGGA Open Championship tournament, before posting back-to-back wins at the Thailand Junior Masters and the ISGT International later in the year. Additionally, Ponmani reached the round of 16 at the 2025 U.S. Girls Junior Championship.
"We could not be more excited to have Music join our Lady Vol golf family," Cantú said of Ponmani. "She is exactly the type of competitor and person we want representing the Orange and Summitt Blue. Her consistency, determination and passion for the game make her an incredible addition to our program. We are excited about what the future holds for her at Tennessee!"
Chonpansa Tawinsang | Chonburi, Thailand
Currently holding the No. 175 ranking in the WAGR, Tawinsang is poised to make an immediate impact on Rocky Top. A member of the Thai National Team, she has won two National Team Ranking events and earned a top-5 finish in all six she has completed in 2026. Additionally, Tawinsang has competed in four professional events in Thailand this year, placing third at the SAT Chonburi Ladies Championship and notching top-10 finishes at the SAT Prachin Buri Ladies Championship and the NSDF Chonburi Ladies Championship.
Within the past calendar year, Tawinsang has posted runner-up placements at the Asia Junior Women's Golf Championship and the Taiwan Amateur Championship as well as top-5 finishes at the Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships, the Singapore Junior Golf Championship and the Thailand Amateur Match Play Championship.
"Tonhorm brings a special combination of charisma, personality, and exceptional competitive ability that makes her such an exciting addition to our program," Cantú noted of Tawinsang. "Her international experience has given her a unique perspective and valuable exposure to competing at a high level, and we believe those experiences and successes will translate into an immediate impact at Tennessee. We cannot wait to get her in Orange and White next season. The best is yet to come!"
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