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Japan’s Takumi Murakami emerged victorious at the Asian Tour School Final Stage, leading 35 players to secure their 2025 Tour cards. With an exciting season ahead, the Asian Tour kicks off in January with the Philippine Open.
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Japan’s Takumi Murakami takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the Asian Tour Qualifying School at Lake View Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand. With 35 Tour Cards for 2025 on the line, the pressure is on as players prepare for the ultimate showdown.
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Veteran golfer Kyungnam Kang shines at the Asian Tour Qualifying School, taking a three-shot lead with a 40-foot birdie putt and eagle on the back nine in Hua Hin, Thailand.
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Australian Jack Thompson takes the lead at the 2025 Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage after carding a second-round 66, continuing his strong performance at Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand.
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Korean veteran Kyungnam Kang and India’s Ajeetesh Sandhu shot sensational 63s to take the first-round lead at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. With four rounds to go, the race for the coveted Tour cards is heating up.
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The Asian Tour’s 2025 season promises excitement with a packed calendar of 22 tournaments, prize money exceeding $30 million, and the return of iconic events like the Philippine Open and International Series India.
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Joaquin Niemann capped off an incredible season by winning the $5M PIF Saudi International in a thrilling playoff against Cam Smith and Caleb Surratt. The victory also secured Niemann the top spot in The International Series Rankings, cementing his dominance on the Asian Tour.
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Joaquin Niemann surged to the top at the PIF Saudi International with a superb six-under-par 65, setting the stage for a thrilling finale. The Chilean golfer outpaced Americans Peter Uihlein and Caleb Surratt, leaving golf fans on edge for tomorrow’s conclusion.
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American Peter Uihlein leads at the PIF Saudi International alongside Cam Smith, Joaquin Niemann, and Logan McAllister. With two rounds to go, the International Series Rankings title remains within reach.
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Peter Uihlein clinched a five-shot victory at the US$2.5 million International Series Qatar, securing his second title on The International Series this year and rising to the top of the rankings.