Five things to know about Numa Gulyanamitta:

• Favorite sports team: New Orleans Saints
• Full name is Junthima Gulyanamitta
• Has three sisters, Russamee (Russy), Thirapan and Jaruwan: Russy played on the LPGA
• Chose Aviation Management as her college major because of her interest in how things work in the travel industry, particularly airports
• Enjoys cooking, backing, listening to music, playing the piano, basketball and swimming

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5’8”…Started playing golf at age 7…Hobbies include cooking, baking, listening to music, playing the piano, basketball and swimming…Her other greatest passion besides golf is baking…Qualified for the LPGA Tour on her first attempt.

Rolex Rankings No. 11 Ai Miyazato fired a 5-under 67 to take the first-round lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 on Thursday. Miyazato carded five birdies and no bogeys in her round on the Old Course at Siam Country Club en route to shooting the low round of the day when high temperatures and humid conditions certainly affected play.

If 2011 was any indication, Numa Gulyanamitta could have a big year in 2012. The LPGA Tour rookie from Thailand will enter her first season riding a wave of momentum, and she’s hoping it takes her to new heights in the professional ranks. Gulyanamitta polished off an impressive collegiate career by winning the 2011 Big Ten Championship, being named Big Ten Player of the Year and Athlete of the Year at Purdue.