![Carl Jano Corpus. The Philippine Golf Championship brings top international stars to Manila, giving local players a platform to compete at the highest level. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/291125-ARC-CORPUS-DSC9641-400x200.jpg)
More than 130 players, including top Asian Tour stars, will compete at the Philippine Golf Championship from Feb. 5 to 8 at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club, marking the season opener of the 2026 Asian Tour.
The Philippine Golf Championship opens the Asian Tour season at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, featuring Miguel Tabuena and an elite international field, backed by the PSC and BingoPlus.
![Lin Yuxin poses after finishing first at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/211225-ATQ-DSC5466-400x200.jpg)
Lin Yuxin closed with a four-under 67 to finish on top of the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage and lead 35 players into the 2026 season.
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya holds a narrow lead at Asian Tour Qualifying School after a five-under 66, setting up a high-stakes final round with 35 cards on the line.
![Ishizaka climbs to the top in the Asian Tour Qualifying School, highlighting precision, strategy, and composure under pressure. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed238-400x200.jpg)
Unheralded Japanese golfer Tomohiro Ishizaka surged to the top after the third round of the Asian Tour Qualifying School at Lake View Resort & Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, with a 12-under total.
![Florimo and Pearce aim to secure their first Asian Tour cards after strong first-round performances. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed237-400x200.jpg)
Australians Will Florimo and Michael Pearce share the first-round lead at the Final Stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School in Hua Hin, Thailand, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, as they aim to secure playing privileges for the upcoming season.
![Bjorn Hellgren edges Jack Thompson to win the Saudi Open on the Asian Tour. [Asian Tour Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SO_251213_IW_Bjorn_Hellgren_07375-400x200.jpg)
Bjorn Hellgren of Sweden won the Saudi Open presented by PIF after a thrilling duel with Jack Thompson, marking his first Asian Tour triumph at Dirab Golf & Country Club.
Jack Thompson and Bjorn Hellgren finished tied for the lead at 18-under with one round left in the Saudi Open, setting up an exciting showdown for the Asian Tour season finale.
![Jack Thompson during his seven-under 65 at the Saudi Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed231-400x200.jpg)
Jack Thompson fired a seven-under 65 to seize the Saudi Open lead and boost his bid to retain his Asian Tour card.
![Saptak Talwar sets a course record with eight-under 64 to lead the Saudi Open [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed230-400x200.jpg)
India’s Saptak Talwar fired a bogey-free 64 to claim the first-round lead at the Saudi Open, while defending champion John Catlin and Jack Thompson are tied for second.