Thitikul claims her 10th LPGA Tour victory as Elite Grips players Arpichaya Yubol finishes T2 and Pajaree Anannarukarn finishes T5 — all trusting the STD 48 Star grip.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA. — Elite Grips, a prominent producer of advanced golf grips and the foremost Japanese grip brand, celebrated an outstanding week on the LPGA Tour as Jeeno Thitikul captured The Standard Portland Classic, leading a remarkable showing by players trusting Elite Grips STD 48 Star.
Thitikul delivered a spectacular final-round 8-under 64 at Columbia Edgewater Country Club to finish at 22-under 266, securing a one-shot victory and her third LPGA Tour title of the 2026 season. The win marked the 23-year-old’s 10th career LPGA Tour victory, further establishing her among the game’s elite.
Arpichaya “Piano” Yubol
The success extended throughout the leaderboard for Elite Grips.
Arpichaya “Piano” Yubol tied for second at 21-under, one stroke behind Thitikul, after closing with a 5-under 67. It was Yubol’s third runner-up finish of the 2026 LPGA Tour season since switching to Elite Grips before the season began.Pajaree Anannarukarn added another top finish, ending the championship tied for fifth at 16-under.
According to Elite Grips, “We couldn’t be prouder to see Jeeno, Arpichaya and Pajaree deliver such outstanding performances in Portland.”
“To have three athletes who trust the STD 48 Star finish inside the top five — including Jeeno’s incredible victory — is a tremendous moment for our brand. These players compete at the highest level in the world, and their confidence in Elite Grips is the strongest validation of the performance, feel and quality we work to deliver every day.”
All three Thai stars compete with the Elite Grips STD 48 Star, putting the grip at the center of one of the strongest collective performances of the week.
Pajaree
ELITE GRIPS STD 48 STAR
The Elite 48 Star Grip is engineered with a proprietary elastomer developed independently, featuring the advanced material No. NK510. This unique synthetic rubber elastomer provides exceptional resistance to twisting, ensuring optimal torque balance. The grip is exclusively designed and manufactured in Japan.
The Elite Grip tip is soft to align with shaft movement, while the firmer handle ensures balanced torque transfer. Its separated top/bottom and left/right design improve fit, letting the palm adhere closely for easier handling and efficient torque transmission.
For Elite Grips, the results reinforce the brand’s presence at the highest level of professional golf and the confidence world-class players place in its products when performance matters most.
ABOUT ELITE GRIPS:
Elite Grips is recognized as a premier Japanese golf grip manufacturer. This reputation stems from their dedication to advancing both scientific innovation and expert craftsmanship. Elite Grips consistently exceed challenges through a commitment to excellence, resulting in effective solutions and ongoing progress.
The company has thrived for more than ten years in Japan, crediting its growth to their innovative golf grips created by a Japanese design team in collaboration with professional golfers. They host the leading Japan Golf Tour “Elite Grips Challenge,” an event that builds consumer awareness and earns the trust of top golfers nationwide. Full Leaderboard elite grips challenge 2025 – 日本ゴルフツアー機構 – The Official Site of JAPAN GOLF TOUR Elite Grips tour and broadcasting trucks travel weekly to Japan Golf Tour events, accounting for 30% of total tour grip usage.
Some Elite Grips ambassadors include Scott Vincent and Kiearn Vincent from the PGA Tour, Tain Lee on the PGA Korn Ferry Tour, Yuna Nishimura, Jeena Thitikul, Pajaree Anannarukarn, Arpichaya Yubol, PK Kongraphan representing the LPGA Tour, and Jinichiro Kozuma appearing on the LIV Tour.
Elite Grips has expanded into North America with offices in Southern California.
For more information, please visit www.elitegripsgolf.com or each out to info@elitegripsgolf.com.
